East Topsham, VT - Donna Louise Schauer
....show , 53, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at home. Donna was born on July 7, 1961, to the late Fred and Barbara Smith also of Topsham, VT, and is survived by her four children Amanda Schauer, Allison Ingerson, Jacob Schauer and Christina Schauer, five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Cooper, Damien, Kasey and Michael, brothers Douglas and Daryl Smith, and sisters Diane Valley and Doreen Redman. She attended schools in East Topsham, Waits River and graduated from Oxbow High School. Donna married Russell Schauer in December 1982, and worked locally at the Gardens Restaurant, Gould s Store, Shur Snap, Bradford Mini Mart, and Subway. Donna was well known for her cooking skills and ability to feed an army. She especially enjoyed cooking with her nephew. A few other life enjoyments included knitting, crocheting, traveling, casino gambling and spending time with her family. Donna was a member of the Bradford Fireman s Auxiliary, Topsham FAST Squad, Eastern Star, Moose Lodge of Barre, VT, and Barre Legion Post # 10. At Donna s request there will be no calling hours or funeral. Her wish was for those who wanted to celebrate her life to gather at the East Topsham Town Hall, 6 Harts Road, Topsham, VT on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 1 to 5 PM and remember the good times that you shared together.
Rumney, NH - Josephine Ann (White) Reed
....show , 75, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2015, at her home. Josephine was born in Groton, NH, July 15, 1939, the daughter of Fred and Cynthia (White) Herd. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Josephine married Raymond E. Reed, Jr. on August 10, 1957. She was a seamstress by trade, working at the Calico Cupboard in Rumney for many years and also a quilting and sewing business out of her home. Josephine and her husband Raymond were charter members of Baker River Bible Church in Wentworth. She enjoyed traveling and attending Blue Grass Festivals with her husband. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Raymond E. Reed, Jr. on December 23, 2008. Survivors include her two sons, Robin Reed and wife Cindy of Rumney, NH and Arthur White and wife Melissa of Rochester, NH; four grandchildren, Robert Reed, Crystal LaPolla, Casandra White, and Laura Smith; two great grandson, Collin Roberts and Jayden Reed; three sisters, Mary Smith of Plymouth, NH, June Ewens of New Hampton, NH, and Pauline Mae Woodward of Brandon, VT; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, at 10 AM, at the Baker River Bible Church, Wentworth, NH with Pastor Bruce Michaud officiating. Burial will be on Monday, May 18, at 10 AM in the Pleasant View Cemetery, West Rumney, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Baker River Bible Church, 1251 Mt. Mooselaukee Highway, Wentworth, NH 03282 or the American Diabetes Association, Manchester Office, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
Woodsville, NH - Ronald H. Smith
....show , 66, of Chapel Street, died Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Haverhill, NH, April 7, 1948, a son of Lionel E. and Genevieve I. (Beamis), and was a life long area resident. Following graduation from Haverhill Academy, he attended the East Coast Air Tech and later joined the US Navy serving from November 29, 1968 to November 27, 1972. He was stationed aboard the supercarrier USS Forrestal CV-59 where he was a plane captain. From August 1973 until his retirement in July 2004 he worked as a corrections officer at the Grafton County Jail, North Haverhill, NH. Ron was the only corrections officer ever provided the rank of Master Sergeant, a designation that was also retired upon his retirement. He retired with the rank of Captain. He loved NASCAR, pitching horseshoes, camping, fishing, and hunting. He was a 41 year member of Ross-Wood American Legion Post # 20 of Woodsville. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Lionel and Genevieve Smith; a son, Ronald Ronnie Smith; and a brother Robert Smith. Survivors include his two sons, Ronson Smith and wife Kimberly of Groton, VT and Sean Miller and wife Kim of Piermont, NH; five grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Kahlen Smith, Ashlyn Finnemore, and Chase and Ryan Miller; a great grandson, Jax; two sisters, Linda Gooden of Lisbon and Brenda Jewett of North Haverhill; two brothers, Terry Smith of Conway, NH, and Wayne Smith of North Haverhill; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his former wife and caregiver Virginia Sullivan of Woodsville. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of Ron s life will be planned for the Spring of 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ross-Wood American Legion Post # 20, 4 Ammonoosuc Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.
West Barnet, VT - Patricia Lillian Willey
....show , 68, of Garland Hill Road, died following a period of failing health on Monday, January 5, 2015. Pat was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on May 17, 1946, a daughter of Joseph Laural and Vera Lillian (Johnson) Roy. Pat was a graduate of Peacham Academy, Class of 1964. She attended Doane College and Grand Island School of Business, both in Nebraska. She married Duane Frank Willey on August 15, 1970. Following college, Pat was the secretary at the Probate Court in St. Johnsbury under Judge Wesley. For several years, she served as the auditor for the town of Wheelock, VT and was the treasurer for the South Wheelock Free Will Baptist Church. Together, Pat and Duane owned and operated, for 35 years, Chandler Pond Farm in South Wheelock, VT. She was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Upon retiring from dairy farming in 2006, they moved to West Barnet. Pat loved John Deere tractors and the Sandhills region of Nebraska. She enjoyed antiques and attending auctions with Duane. She also belonged to the Kirby Quilters. Pat was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Duane Willey on February 18, 2014 and by her parents, Vera L. Roy on August 31, 2009 and Joseph L. Roy on December 13, 2010. She is survived by her two daughters, Marieka Larrabee and husband Alfred of East Calais, VT and Heather Mass and husband Robert of Monroe, NH; two grandchildren, Alyana and Miliano Mass of Monroe; two sisters, Joanne R. Temple and husband David of East Burke, VT and Dianne L. Roy of Rutland, VT; two brothers, Bruce L. Roy and wife Catherine and Robert P. Roy and wife Sandy, both of West Barnet; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service is being planned for the Spring 2015 in the North Kirby, VT Cemetery.
North Haverhill, NH - Theresa L. Shelton
....show , 77, formerly of West Topsham, VT and Woodsville, NH, died on Monday, January 5, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. Theresa was born in West Topsham on July 1, 1937 to Mervil and Josephine (Pray) Bruleigh. She attended Bradford Academy and graduated from Montpelier High School, Class of 1955. Theresa waitressed for many years at the Village Green in Hanover, NH. She was also known for raising and picking strawberries. Theresa was a communicant at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodsville and was quite active at the Horsemeadow Senior Center in North Haverhill. She was predeceased by her brothers, Raymond, Mickey, Robert and Kendall Beaver Bruleigh. She is survived by two daughters, Roxanne M. Shelton and her family Andrew and Alex of Springfield, VT and Heather R. Shelton and her family Raven, Warren, and Devin of Kezar Falls, ME; two sons, Kevin R. Shelton and wife Elizabeth and their family Bridgid, Erin, and Kathleen of Woodsville and Carl R. Shelton and wife Beth of Walpole, NH; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Valada Richards of Milton, VT and Patricia R. Bouley of Ethel, MS; several nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Barbara Rose of Woodsville. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 8 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, with Father Alan Tremblay officiating. Burial will be in the spring at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 21 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH 03785 or to the Grafton County Nursing Home Association, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
Monroe, NH - Nellie Carter Choate
....show , 89, of Plains Road, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. Nellie was born June 1925 in Monroe to Maurice and Pearl (Bort) Carter. She graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy. In 1943, she married David Worthen Choate. Along with her husband, David, she owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Woodsville, NH, retiring in 1988. They enjoyed camping and traveling. Nellie loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, David W. Choate, Sr. on October 23, 2010; a sister Norma I. Baker; and two brothers, Richard Carter and George Carter. She is survived by her children, Deane Moore and husband Don of Peacham, VT, David W. Choate, Jr. and wife Mary Saucier Choate of Monroe, and Carter Erwin Choate and partner Dan Wheeler of Standish, ME, Sharon O Connor of Concord, NH, Maurie Choate of Pahrump, NV; six grandchildren, Donald Moore, Jr. and wife Lisa of Peacham, Heather Hudson of Peacham, Heidi Moore of Waterford, VT, Lea Colleen O Connor, Amy Leigh O Connor, and William J. O Connor, Jr.; and five great grandchildren, Jennifer and Donald Moore, III, and Colton, Bailey and Pearl Hudson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1 PM in the Monroe Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of one s choice.
Warren, NH - Alan Sprague
....show , 56, of Lake Tarleton Road, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Alan was born on January 27, 1958, in Springfield, VT, to Howard D. and Corinne E. (Estey) Sprague. He was a 1976 graduate of the Springfield school systems. In his younger years, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout under his father s troop. On September 11, 1993, he married Cheryl Guthrie. Alan worked as a dairy farmer all of his life, starting in his teens. Volunteering for emergency services was his passion since high school. He has served on various fire departments as a firefighter and EMT in Vermont and New Hampshire, including the Warren Fire Department, the Reading, VT Fire Department and FAST squad and the West Weathersfield, VT ambulance service. He enjoyed vintage tractors, snowmobiles and hunting. He was predeceased by his father, Howard Sprague. Alan is survived by his wife of 21 years, Cheryl Sprague of Warren; two sons, Richard A. Sprague and wife Kristina of South Reading, VT and Ronald J. Sprague and girlfriend Jess Trask of Warren; four grandchildren, Matthew, Caleb, Jocelyn and soon to arrive Clayton; his mother, Corinne E. Sprague of Springfield; a sister, Brenda L. Kelly and husband Roger of Springfield; and several cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11 AM at the Warren United Methodist Church with Rev. Mel Hansen, officiating. It is requested that any fire department or EMS members planning to attend, wear their Class A or dress uniforms. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
Glencliff, NH - Ardeth M. Ball
....show , 86, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH after a long illness. Ardeth was born in Woodsville, NH, March 19, 1928 to Gerald and Lilla (Martin) Stimson. She graduated from Woodsville High School, class of 1946. Ardeth married Clifford E. Ball in November of 1950. She was a lifelong resident of Glencliff and was a member of the Glencliff Community Chapel. Ardeth was a nurse s aid at the Glencliff Home for the Elderly for over 20 years. After retiring, she continued to offer service to her church and her community. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Clifford E. Ball on April 15, 2009; and by two sisters, Eunice Dale and Wilma Fillinger. Ardeth is survived by her children, Wanda Bassler of Datil, NM, Brian Ball of Glencliff, NH, and Darleen Ball of Concord, NH; a brother, Preston Stimson of Virginia; two sisters, Elsine Roderick and Noreen Chase both of Bath, NH; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 1 PM at the Glencliff Community Chapel.
Barnet, VT - Susan Lee Robinson
....show , 50, of Cloud Brook Road, died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, VT following a period failing health due to terminal brain cancer. Sue was born on November 10, 1964 in St. Johnsbury. She was raised by her mother, Joyce (Mosher) Crane Brill and Kermit G. Sonny Brill. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain Union School, Class of 1982. Sue began working as an LNA at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Later, she was the store manager at the Barnet Village Store, West Barnet Store, and last but not least That Dam Pit Stop in Monroe, NH. Sue was active in her community. She was a proud spectator of the Goss Bogs. She enjoyed four-wheeling and was a member of the Barnet Trailblazers ATV Club for whom she was the treasurer. Sue helped with dinners at the West Barnet Presbyterian Church. She loved dancing and attended local barn dances and the Monroe Town Hall dances. Boating with her special friend, Janet Locke, was a favorite pastime. Of all the things Sue enjoyed, M&M s and M&M collectibles were her favorites. She treasured spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her step father, Kermit G. Sonny Brill, Sr. on February 18, 2008; her father, Frank Stone on September 3, 2010; and by several uncles. She is survived by her daughter, Kayce Bradley of Barnet; two sons, Joshua Robinson and wife Miranda of Barnet and Christopher Robinson and wife Alex of Colebrook, NH; six grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, Madison, Cody, Wyatt, and Sophia; her mother, Joyce Brill of Barnet; two sisters, Sharon Foss and husband Carl of Suncook, NH and Janice Vance and husband Larry of North Woodstock, NH; five brothers, Jack Crane and wife Laura of Monroe, NH, Steve Mosher and wife Maureen of Barnet, Gary Crane and wife Jody of Groton, VT, Kermit G. Skipper Brill, Jr. of Barnet and Linwood Stone of Barnet; along with four aunts and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and multiple friends. Calling hours will be on Friday, January 16th from 6-8 PM at the Barnet School, Kid Row, Barnet, VT. A celebration of Sue s life will be on Saturday, January 17th at 11 AM, also at the Barnet School. Burial will be in the Barnet Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnet Trailblazers ATV Club, PO Box 101, Barnet, VT 05821.
Monroe, NH - Priscilla Elizabeth Powers
....show , 92, of Monroe, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2015. Priscilla was born on September 24, 1922 in Monroe to Forrest and Ruby (Beattie) Emery. She was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy. On February 8, 1950, she married Merle R. Powers. Priscilla raised her family and helped on the family farm. She also worked at the Monroe Town School. She was a member of the Monroe Methodist Church and was a member and officer of the Monroe Grange. Priscilla was a former 4-H leader and would cook for her group when they would be attending fairs. She belonged to the North Country Chorus, McLure s Student Band and the Monroe Town Band. Along with her husband Merle, they ran the old Monroe ski tow where she would make hot chocolate and provide homemade donuts for the skiers. She enjoyed both downhill and cross country skiing. For many years she made mittens for the mitten tree. She was an avid birdwatcher and loved sewing and tending her garden. Priscilla was predeceased by her husband, Merle Powers on September 25, 1988. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Long and husband John of Axtell, TX; her son, Daniel L. Powers and wife Jan of Monroe; three grandchildren, Scott Powers of Franklin, VT, Hilary Noyes of Plainfield, NH, and Brett Lamont of Luling, TX; three great grandchildren, Dillon Powers, Talan Patkul, and Connor Noyes; and her sister, Edith Anne Emery of Monroe. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11 AM at the Monroe Community Church in Monroe. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Community Church, c/o Mr. Winston Currier, Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.
Barnet, VT - Merwyn Edmund Pearl
....show , 87, formerly of Pearlmont Road, died on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury following a period of failing health. Merwyn was born in St. Johnsbury on February 17, 1927, to Glen William and Mildred (Edmunds) Pearl. He was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy, Class of 1945. On December 4, 1954 he married Eva Lackie. Merwyn owned and operated Pearlmont Farm, a registered Jersey farm and was a producer of maple syrup. The farm operates today under the direction of his eldest son William. Merwyn was active in many farm agencies. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and worked for the American Soil Conservation Service. He was a member of the county committee of the FHA and DHIA and of the American Jersey Cattle Association. In 1976, he received the Caledonia Natural Resources Conservation District Award. Together with Eva, they were named the Vermont Jersey Breeders of the Year by the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association in 1991. Merwyn was also an incorporator of the Wells River Savings Bank since 1963. He has been a member of the McIndoe Falls Cemetery Association for over twenty years. Merwyn enjoyed playing bingo and cards and was an avid Red Sox fan. He was predeceased by his wife, Eva Lackie Pearl on September 22, 2010. He is survived by two daughters, Elouise Pearl of Barnet and Jane Burrill and husband Rodney of Albany, NH; two sons, William Pearl and wife Gwen and Paul Pearl, both of Barnet; three grandchildren, Christopher Pearl, Daniel Pearl and wife Leah, and Mallory Pearl; five great grandchildren, Alexander, Liam, Mackenzie, Adelaide, and Jack; two step grandchildren, Tiffany Burroughs and Timothy Burroughs and wife Danielle and their children Preston and Cole; a brother, Russell Pearl of McIndoe Falls, VT; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, January 13th from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 14th at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in the McIndoe Falls Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Employees Fund, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to the First Congregational Church of McIndoe Falls, c/o Mr. Arthur Cheney, PO Box 3, McIndoe Falls, VT 05050.
Groton, VT - Dorothy Pierce Main
....show , 98, formerly of Scott Highway, died at Woodridge Nursing Home, Berlin, VT on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Dot was born in Ryegate, VT on November 2, 1916, to Herbert and Beth (Renfrew) Pierce. She was a graduate of Woodsville High School and Plymouth State College. On May 7, 1938, she married Walter G. Spicer Main. For many years, Dot was an elementary and high school teacher and for a time she worked with special education students. Since 1939, Dot was a member of the Groton United Methodist Church where she served as organist, choir director, and belonged to the women s group. She was active in the town of Groton as a member of the Groton Historical Society, the Groton Library, and as the Auditor. She was a member of the IONA Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Bradford and served as the secretary. Along with Spicer, Dot enjoyed traveling, taking multiple trips to Arizona, Europe and a cruise in the Caribbean. For eight years they wintered in Sedona, AZ. She had a great love of antiques and for decorating her home to the time period. Dot was predeceased by her husband of nearly 70 years Walter Spicer Main on April 17, 2008 and her sister, Margaret Pierce Davidson. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Winter and husband, Owen of Barre, VT and Susan Page and husband Gordon of Cottonwood, AZ; a son, Jon P. Main of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Jon Winter, Melissa Mauro, and Steven Page; five great grandchildren, Dustyn, Logan, and Kaylin Thomas, Taylor Winter and Christian Page; two great great grandchildren, Piper Jean Thomas and Parker Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held later on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1 PM in the Groton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial will follow in Groton Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Groton United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Groton, VT 05046.
North Haverhill, NH - Patricia Marie Pat Demers
....show , 81, of Dartmouth College Highway, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH. Pat was born on January 4, 1934, in Boston, MA to Daniel J. and Marie L. (Gallant) Florentine. She was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, Class of 1951. She was married to Norman W. Demers on April 27, 1952. For many years Pat worked as a paraeducator at Woodsville High School. She also volunteered at the Horse Meadow Senior Center. She was a Communicant at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodsville where she was also a member of the Women s Club, taught catechism, and was in charge of the turkey dinners. In her younger years, Pat was a competitive roller skater. She was always involved in her children s sporting activities. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Norman W. Demers on March 2, 1990; their daughter, Michelle Marie Mitch Demers on June 17, 2014; her brother Gerard Gerry Florentine on November 13, 2012, and a step brother, Clyde Jordan. She is survived by six daughters, Susan A. Marquise and husband Greg of St. Petersburg, FL, Robin E. Plourde and husband Bill of Allenstown, NH, Maryanne Mazie Middleton and husband Chip of Dunedin, FL, Regina M. Pulsifer of Plymouth, NH, Patricia H. Mure and husband Tony of Holderness, NH, Bernadette M. Demers and husband Tim McGonagle of Austin, TX; two sons, Norman R. Demers and wife Leslie of Charlestown, RI and Daniel J. Demers and wife Maureen of Carver, MA; 30 grandchildren and great grandchildren, Dustin, Derek, Damien, Kalleen, Austin, Arin, Jillian, Dana, Alex, Kevin, Scott, Ryan, Mark, Catherine, Amanda, Kirsten, Aiden, Keeli, Kaleb, Tristan, Gabe, Matthew, Madelyn, Makinley, Adrian,Liliana, Maradyth, Caroline, Ella, and Maisy; a sister Marianne Jordan and husband Arnold of Okatie, SC; a brother, Daniel Florentine and wife Mary of South Ryegate, VT; and two step brothers, Trenholm Jordan and wife Mary of New York and Gerald Jordan and wife Betty of Accokeek, MD; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, January 14 from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 15 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville. Burial will be in the spring in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or the Horse Meadow Senior Center, 91 Horsemeadow Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
West Newbury, VT - Richard Arnold Jones
....show , 63, of North Road, died peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Milford, CT on October 3, 1951, to Russell Whitney and Helen Winifred (Garvey) Jones. He was a graduate of Jonathan Law High School in Milford, CT. Richard worked in the printing industry for several newspapers in Connecticut including the Bridgeport Post and the New Haven Register. Locally, he worked for the Valley News before retiring from Dartmouth Printing. Richard moved from Milford, CT to West Newbury in 1990. He was active in the West Newbury Congregational Church and worked with the Newbury 250 Committee. An avid historian, Richard especially enjoyed family genealogy. He has been restoring his father s 1950 Mercury. A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved planning motorcycle trips. He was predeceased by his parents, Helen W. (Garvey) Jones and Russell W. Jones; three brothers, Roger Jones, William Astram, and Russell Jones. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Maus) Jones of West Newbury, VT, to whom he was married on August 2, 2014; two daughters, Amber Jones and husband Dave Bliven of East Corinth, VT and Stacie Maddox and husband Jason of Burlington, VT and their daughter, Isabelle; step children, Jesse Evans and husband Kurt and their family Corey and Madelyn of Henniker, NH, Dana Paganelli of Seattle, WA, and Ryan Paganelli and wife Dacia and their family Piper, Theodore, and Simone of Gig Harbor, WA; two sisters, Shirley York of Milford, CT and Virginia Burns of Milford, CT; two brothers, Allan Jones and George Swarbrick both of Milford, CT; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Sunday, January 18th from 1-3 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th at 11 AM at the First Congregational Church of Newbury, Main Street, Newbury, VT. Richard was a very compassionate man so, In lieu of flowers, please reach out to a person in need.
Lyman, NH - Carol Euphemia Holloway
....show , 73, of Ogontz Road, died on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home. Carol was born in Mexico, NY, on September 24, 1941, to Raymond M. and Flossie (Harrington) Daniels. She was a graduate of Mexico High School in Mexico, NY. Carol married Harry Skip Holloway on August 22, 1987. She worked for many years in the research and development division of Micronetics in Kingston, NY. They moved to Lyman in 1987 from West Hurley, NY. She attended the local Woodsville Congregation of Jehovah s Witnesses. For Carol, the single most important thing in her life was being the best wife, mother, and grandmother she could be. Carol was predeceased by her parents, Raymond M. and Flossie (Harrington) Daniels. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Harry Skip Holloway of Lyman, NH; three children, Deborah McGlyn and husband Keith of Olivebridge, NY, Philip Fredenburg and wife Gisela of New Windsor, NY, and Derek Fredenburg and wife Laura of Richmond, VA; eight grandchildren, Kostas Leris, Justin Fredenburg, Ariel Maisenhelder, Jeremy Fredenburg, Kayla Maisenhelder, Daniel Fredenburg, Emma Fredenburg, and Mason Fredenburg; a sister, Jo-An Stone of Fulton, NY; two brothers, Raymond Daniels, Jr. of Tennessee and Jeffrey Daniels of Tarrytown, NY; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
Sophronia Emerson Gardner
....show affectionately known as " Betty or Mrs. Gardner" passed away in complete peace and serenity on January 16, 2015 at the age of 99 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH where she had resided since 2009. At the time of her death she was the Matriarch of the Emerson Family which has a large presence in the area. She was born in Topsham VT on July 17, 1915 on a family farm to Charles Ralph and Luvia (Evans) Emerson. One of eight children she was the first to go to High School and graduated from Groton High School in 1934. She was blessed with the opportunity to have two families in her lifetime. Her first included her life with Earl Long in the Warren/Waitsfield VT area. Her children from this family are Shirley Demetrules (Bill) Corinth VT, Earl Long Jr. (Ann) deceased of Concord, NH, Grace Viens (Bernard) of Faston VT, Luvia Callahan (Timothy) of Lunenburg VT, Robert Long (Kate) of Bethel VT and Sharon Hope Emerson of Montpelier VT. Her second family was with Harold Gardner of Piermont NH, a town in which they resided for over 50 years. Their children are Stephen Gardner of Topsham VT, Heidi Gardner Peyton (James) of Orford, NH and Sandra Eberhardt Gardner of Lisbon, NH. Mr. Gardner's sons from his first family Harold Gardner ( Silvette deceased. Jean) West Fairlee VT, Wayne Gardner, Phoenix Arizona and Ronald Gardner Piermont, NH and their families were a constant and pleasant presence in her life. She leaves many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Betty was given many talents which she used in her life. She was an amazing cook and loved to make pies and doughnuts accompanied by her signature cup of coffee. Her talents as a seamstress and tailor were extraordinary. She could take a piece of fabric and make a work of art. She had many careers which included the position of Chief Cook at Camp Kaora a private Boys camp located on Indian Pond in Piermont, NH. Her wit and ease with customers made table service a natural fit for her as she worked in many local eateries including the original Chimes Restaurant in Bradford, VT and The Robert's Fairlee Diner. Her true calling and work in life began in 1963 when she established The Little Jenny Home in Piermont, NH. Together with her husband Harold she opened their home to developmentally disabled children who needed specialized care. She was a pioneer in her field establishing some of the first educational facilities in the area. She recognized the need for her special children to have every available educational opportunity that all children should have and that was their right. She also established a medical precedence for her children's care. Again, with the belief that her special children deserved the best medical care possible. These concepts were quite revolutionary in the 1960's and 70's making her work controversial to some and renowned to many. She cared for over 300 children in her lifetime and retired in 2009 at the age of 93 when her last child left her care. Calling hours will be on Saturday, January 24 from 5-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, January 25 at 3:00 PM, also at Ricker Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service at Peyton Place Restaurant in Orford NH. At Betty's request memorial contributions may be sent to Upper Valley Pediatrics, 331 Upper Plain, Bradford VT 05033, C/O Dr. Mark Harris, to help with medical costs for children with financial need. "Bless with all thy tender care little children everywhere.
Woodsville, NH - Robert Leo Belyea
....show , 88, of Ammonoosuc Street, died on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. Robert was born in Warren, NH on September 25, 1926, to Llewellyn and Blanche (LaVoie) Belyea. He was a graduate of Haverhill Academy, Class of 1944. On July 1, 1950 he married Thelma Edwards. Bob enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1945 and served until 1946 when he was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. He was a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post # 20 in Woodsville and the Haverhill VFW Post # 5245 in North Haverhill, NH. Bob worked for the Boston & Maine Railroad for over 30 years, retiring in 1982. He also worked part time for New England Telephone for over 30 years. After retirement, he spent many years delivering meals on wheels and made many trips throughout the North Country taking people to medical appointments. He was a volunteer fireman for Woodsville Fire Department for several years. Bob also was a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Bob was a longtime member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church and Men s Club. He was presented with a golden shovel from the church for his countless hours cleaning, shoveling, mowing, working on church suppers, and the Fourth of July barbeque. For many years he did papering and painting for friends in the neighborhood. He was a dedicated family man who never missed his children s, and then his grandchildren s, sporting events and awards banquets. He was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Babe Belyea. Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Thelma (Edwards) Belyea of Woodsville; five children, Michael Doc Belyea and wife Jean of Monroe, NH, Kathy Hatch of Woodsville, Peter Belyea and wife Wanda of McIndoe Falls, VT, James Belyea and wife Theresa of Bath, NH, and David Belyea and wife Juanita also of Bath; 17 grandchildren, Jennifer, Chad, Adam, Kim, Ryan, Kyle, Faith, Gina, Jaclyn, Jessica, Cayman, Sheena, Jordan, Danielle, Miranda, Brianna, and Erica; 4 great grandchildren, Nicholas, Landon, Ava, Ana; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Thursday, January 22th from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 23th at 1 PM in the WOODSVILLE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH, 9 MAPLE STREET, WOODSVILLE, with Pastor Earl Brock officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Paula House, PO Box 282, Woodsville, NH 03785.
Port Charlotte, FL - Phyllis C. Philibotte (n e Cross)
....show , passed on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the golden age of 90. She was born in Lynn, MA, in 1924, grew up in Woodsville, NH, married the love of her life, Norman C. Philibotte (deceased), and lived most of her life by the ocean in Cape Cod, MA. She is survived by two sons, David and Jim and his wife Kathy; a daughter, Karen; a granddaughter, Arielle; a grandson, Jason and his wife Christine. She was a wonderful wife, mom, and grandmother and was loved by all who met her. She was a dedicated church member and always found comfort and guidance in her faith. She is resting in peace in heaven by her husband s side. Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord s. Burial will be held this spring in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, NH, at the convenience of the family.
Groton, VT - Lisa Ann Huyler
....show , 34, of Scott Highway, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 30, 2015. Lisa was born in Hackensack, NJ, on April 2, 1980, to Thomas K. and Sharon (Haycook) Huyler. She graduated from Montville Township High School. While living in New Jersey, Lisa was employed as a dental assistant. In 2012, she relocated to Groton from Hackensack. She enjoyed baking, caring for her cats, and doing handwork and crafts. She especially loved family life. She is survived by her son, Cam Thomas Rivera of Groton; her parents, Thomas and Sharon Huyler of Groton; her companion, Cam S. Rivera of Groton; her brother, Robert J. Huyler and Melissa of West Springfield, MA; her paternal grandmother, Helen (Ahlbrand) Huyler of Mt. Top, PA; three uncles, Robert J. Haycook of Groton, James A. Huyler of South Shore, KY and David R. Huyler of Mt. Top, PA; along with several cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6th, from 3 to 5 PM at the First Baptist Church of Groton, 1115 Scott Highway, Groton, with Pastor Dennis Walton, officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 1517 Meadow Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
East Ryegate, VT - Robert E. Rab Keenan
....show , 70, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center following a brief illness. He was born in Haverhill, NH, May 27, 1944, a son of Charles H. and Grace (Chamberlin) Keenan. Following graduation from McIndoe Falls Academy, he served in the United States Army with tours in South Korea and Germany. Robert had worked at the former Adams Paper in Wells River and the East Ryegate Paper Mill, and later worked for the US Postal Service in the White River Junction facility. He was a member of Ross Wood American Legion Post # 20 of Woodsville. Robert was an avid sports fan, especially for the teams from Cleveland. He enjoyed reading, watching television, and Republican politics. Robert was very proud his son Jimmy s military service and awards. He married Sheila Stebbins on March 17, 1985. He was predeceased by his son, James A. Keenan on June 29, 2011; his father, Charles on November 30, 1995; and his mother, Grace on October 6, 1996. Survivors include his wife Sheila of East Ryegate; a daughter, Desiree C. Keenan-Smith and husband Edward of Ryegate; four grandchildren, Haylie, Robert, Aidan, and Payton; a sister, Alice Keenan Frazer of Monroe, NH; a brother, Paul J. Keenan and wife Edna of Ryegate; along with nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 11 AM, at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.
McIndoe Falls, VT - Harry David Crown
....show , 62, of Route 5 South, died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT. Harry was born in St. Johnsbury on September 20, 1952, to Lyman and Annie (Whitehill) Crown. Harry graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School, Class of 1970. On July 29, 1972, he married Kathie Gray. For the past sixteen years, he worked as a truck driver for Carroll Concrete out of Bradford, VT. Harry enjoyed time spent at camp where he would putter around and care for his apple and plum trees. He was a hunter. He planted and tended his vegetable garden, especially his potatoes, corn, and loved cooking. He enjoyed sugaring with Stanley and Steve. Harry s passion, however, was fishing. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Lyman and Annie Crown. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathie (Gray) Crown; their children, Aimee Farnum and husband Geoff of Northfield Falls, VT, Jason Crown and wife Sheri of South Ryegate, VT, Corey Crown and wife Jennifer of Barnet, VT, and Lisa Crown and Jason Newland of McIndoe Falls; ten grandchildren, Alex, Codee, Alyssa, Michael, Madison, Aimee, Paige, Cora, Madison, and Jayden; three sisters, Winifred Orr of Danville, VT, Patricia Beck and Barbara Murray both of Groton; a brother Lynwood Crown of West Charleston, VT; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and three special young men, Ben Adams, Trent Roy, and Chad Stewart. Calling hours will be on Saturday, February 7 from 2-5 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A graveside service is being planned for early summer 2015. Memorial contributions in Harry s name may be made to Lake Champlain International, Inc., c/o Let s Go Fishing Program, 531 Main Street, Colchester, VT 05446.
Danville, VT - Steven Nathaniel Willis
....show , 44, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2015, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born in Berlin, VT, December 13, 1970, a son of David L. and Sara B. (Reed) Willis. Steven attended St. Johnsbury Academy. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Calco, Inc. in Waterford, VT. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, four wheeling, and spending time with family and friends around the bonfire. He also enjoyed remote control helicopters and had recently purchased a drone that he was flying. Steven loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson Carter. Survivors include his parents, David L. and Sara B. (Reed) Willis of Barnet, VT; his fianc , Robin M. Austin of Danville; two sons, Mikael N. Willis and Max A. Willis both of Fairland, OK; two daughters, Samantha M. Austin of Danville and Megan E. Austin of Winooski, VT; a grandson, Carter of Danville; a sister, Kristal M. Willis of Brownington, VT; two nieces, Felicia L. Chase and Haley Chase; a nephew, Kyle A. Degreenia; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Sunday, February 8, from 1 to 3 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Burial will be in Blue Mt. Cemetery, Ryegate, VT at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA, 02241-7005.
South Ryegate, VT - Forrest Edward Shangraw
....show , 61, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at his home. He was born in Lock Haven, PA, March 1, 1953, a son of Jack Lewis and Betty Jean (Moore) Shangraw. Forrest has lived in the Groton/South Ryegate, VT area for the past 35 years having moved from Keene, NH. He was a self employed timber harvester and had coached girls softball, cross country and track at the Blue Mt. Union School in Wells River,VT. Forrest was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Betty Shangraw, and a brother, Dennis Shangraw. Surviving family members include three daughters, Heather Larocque of Woodsville, NH, Nicole Larocque of Lyndonville, VT, and Rebecca Shangraw of South Ryegate; a grandson Bentley; and a sister Pamela Shangraw of Kennebunk, ME; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 11 AM at the Blue Mt. Union School, 2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Kingdom Community Action, 115 Lincoln Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
North Haverhill, NH - Dianne M Gagnon
....show , 60, of Briar Hill Rd. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 11th, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 30 1954 in Lowell MA. A daughter, to Henry R. and Yvonne A. (Massicotte) Arpin. Dianne attended St. Joseph High School. Dianne always enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones. She enjoyed watching the birds out her windows. She loved her grandchildren and loved gardening. Dianne will be sorely missed by so many. Dianne is survived by her mother, Yvonne,Arpin; her sisters, Jeanne Martin and husband John and Elizabeth Cloutier; four brothers, Rodger Arpin and his wife Kim, Paul Arpin and his wife Susan, Ronald Arpin and his wife Lisa, Michael Arpin and his partner Carl Joye; two children, her son, Nickolas Gagnon and wife Angela and her daughter, Nicolle Sherman and husband Ryan; five beautiful grandchildren, Isaiah and Rylee Goings and Brandon, Kody, and Tyler Sherman; and all her nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at 11AM, at St. Joseph Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville NH 03785 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association, Central Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
Pike, NH - Lucille Ann Lucy McKean
....show , 67, formerly of Flat Iron Road, died on Friday, February 13, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. Lucy was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 6, 1947, to Charles and Julia (Denicola) Pagnotta. She graduated from Madison High School in Brooklyn. Lucy was a long-time employee of the Grafton County Nursing Home, working in laundry, doing nursing scheduling, and working in activities. She also worked at the Beckett School in Pike. In her spare time, Lucy enjoyed music and going to concerts, astrology, and reading. Most of all, she loved being with family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Julia Pagnotta and by a brother, Joseph Pagnotta on April 3, 2008. She is survived by her husband of fourteen years, Troy McKean, to whom she was married on September 16, 2000; two daughters, Rachel Monagle of Woodsville, NH and Eleanor Boutin and husband Joe of Benton, NH; two sons, William Monagle and wife Chris of Saco, ME and Richard Smith of Portland, OR; four grandchildren, Morgan and Tori Monagle and Mya and Riley Boutin; a sister Rose Marie Dugdale of Brooklyn, NY; a brother, Thomas Pagnotta of Clearwater, FL; a special niece who was like a sister, Julie Martel of Woodsville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of Lucy s life will be held at a later date, at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one s choice.
Groton, VT - Francis Henry Frog Sanville
....show , 80, of Cochran Road, died on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin, VT. Francis was born in Craftsbury, VT, February 4, 1934, the son of Vylain and Florence (Coburn) Sanville. On June 20, 1957, he married Charlotte Ashford. He worked for 40 plus years in the granite industry, working mainly for Consolidated Memorials in Barre, VT. After working in the granite industry he worked for Gordon Phelps doing carpentry work. He also had maintained his electrical license for many years. Francis enjoyed hunting in the past and also cutting firewood with his son Jake. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Kelley Sanville on September 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Sanville of Groton; a son, Arnold Jake Sanville of Groton; a brother, Henry Sanville and wife Connie of Haverhill, NH; a nephew; along with several-in-laws and their families. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service is being planned for this spring in the Groton Village Cemetery.
Groton, VT - Phyllis (Williams) Carpenter
....show , 77, died on Monday, February 16, 2015, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT. She was born in Groton, VT, April 10, 1937, a daughter of Perley and Bernice (Hart) Williams. Phyllis graduated from Groton High School. She loved gardening and collecting blue glass. Phyllis was an excellent cook and her family always enjoyed her homemade rolls. Phyllis married Ralph Carpenter on March 31, 1955 and he predeceased her on December 26, 2014. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Guy Williams, Merle Williams, and Kenneth Williams. Survivors include her five children, Maureen Mosher and husband Steve of Barnet, VT, Shelley Williams of Monroe, NH, Rhonda Lakin and husband Fred of South Ryegate, VT, Kim Longmoore and husband David of Newbury, VT, and Shawn Carpenter of Monroe, NH; a brother, Fred Dana and wife Madeline of Groton; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held for Phyllis and Ralph on Saturday, June 6, at 11 AM in the Groton Village Cemetery.
Wells River, VT - Marilyn S. Jasmin
....show , 79, of Grove Street, died at her home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Marilyn was born in Fall River, MA on February 7, 1936, to James and Martha (Waldren) Scholes. She was a graduated from both St. Patrick s Grammar School and St. Anne s Dominican Academy, and from the nursing program at St. Anne s Hospital, of Fall River. Marilyn worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Anne s and then at Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick, MA. On June 29, 1957, she married George Jasmin. In the early 1970 s, Marilyn and George moved to Ryegate Corner, VT where they resided until the mid 1970 s when they moved to Wells River. Marilyn was a communicant of St. Eugene s Catholic Church in Wells River. She was a former member of WRAP, also in Wells River. Marilyn was a donor to numerous religious charities over the years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George Jasmin of Wells River; a sister, Maureen Pobzeznik of Swansea, MA; a niece, Cheryl Ann Davis and husband William of Somerset, MA and their children, James and Kayleigh; a nephew, John Pobzeznik of Swansea and his son, Daniel; a cousin Barbara Scholes, along with dear family friends, Rachel Baker and husband Nelson of Ryegate Corner and Patricia Roy and husband Philip of Woodsville, NH. A memorial mass will be held at St. Eugene s Catholic Church, 10 Center Street, Wells River, VT on Saturday, April 18th, at 10 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Missionaries of our Lady of LaSalette, Attleboro, MA 02703, Salesian Missions, 2 Lefevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801-5710, Sacred Heart Southern Missions, 6050 Highway 161, Walls, MS 38686, or to the Salvation Army, 545 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641.
Haverhill, NH - Jean T. Drown
....show , 66, formerly of Woodsville, NH passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH after a courageous battle with hemochromatosis and subsequent lung conditions. Jean was a woman full of faith and determination. She showed daily what it meant to love without conditions. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards with her grandchildren and friends, and she relished a clean house. Jean was the heartbeat of the family who would always meet you with open arms and a kiss. She loved life and being with her family and friends. She will always be in our hearts. Jean was born in Peacham, VT, August 18, 1948, the daughter of John Stanley and Doris Antionnette (Pilotte) Thresher. She attended Peacham Academy and married Harold Richard Drown on September 11, 1965. Jean and Harold lived in Woodsville for many years where they raised their family. She worked for several years as a caregiver for folks in the area. They moved to Raymond, NH in 1997. Recently they returned to the Woodsville area in the fall of 2014 to be closer to family. Jean was most proud of being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her father, John Stanley Thresher in May 1981 and her mother, Doris Antionnette (Pilotte) Thresher, on June 16, 1996. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Harold Drown of Haverhill, NH; three children, April D. Hackley and husband Patrick of Gilmanton, NH and their two children, Caledonia Callie and Kathleen Katie , Debora A. Herrera and husband Alex of North Haverhill, NH and their four children, Jacqueline, Alejandra Alexa , Stefan, and Cristian, and Eric R. Drown and wife Christine and their children, Logan, Cooper, Emerson, and Walker; two sisters, Dolores Ferrin and husband Ben of Lancaster, CA and Louise Hooker and husband Leon of Monroe, NH; three brothers, Thaddeus Thresher and wife Dyanna of East Concord, VT, Lucien Thresher and wife Jean of Underhill, VT, and Patrick Thresher and wife Kelly of Peacham, VT; a brother-in-law, Ron Drown and wife Carol of Woodsville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and an aunt; a sister-in-law , Ann Amadon Fennell of Thunder Bay, Ontario; and lifelong friends, Guy and Sharon Sanborn of Wentworth, NH and Cheryl Clark of Williamstown, VT. Calling hours will be on Friday, March 6, from 6 to 8 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Saturday, March 7, at 11 AM at the Woodsville United Methodist Church, Maple Street, Woodsville, NH with Rev. Clint Brake officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH at the convenience of the family, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Iron Disorders Institute.
Landaff, NH - Allan Audman McPherson
....show , 84, of Merrill Mountain Road, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. Allan was born in Walden, VT on March 12, 1930, to John and Elenora (Hughes) McPherson. He served with the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War from February 3, 1950 to September 24, 1953. On June 27, 1958, he married Beatrice Bea A. Marsh. During his working career he worked for several companies in Connecticut. For several years he was an electrical foreman for Allegheny Ludlam Steel in Wallingford, CT. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and making baby and doll cradles. He loved boating, camping, picnicking, which was quality time spent with his family. Allan and Bea enjoyed taking Bob Ross painting classes. Allan was predeceased by a sister, Bernice Bunnell and a brother, Herbert McPherson. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beatrice Bea A. McPherson of Landaff; two daughters, Cynthia Cindy Ruggiero and husband Michael Mike of Smithfield, RI and Laurie Ann Vogl and husband Richard Rick of Shelton, CT; three sons, Timothy Tim McPherson and wife Anne of East Haddam, CT, Randy McPherson and fianc Tammy Hilton of Wallingford, CT, and Michael Mike McPherson and wife Jen of Southington, CT; three sisters, Betty Dube and husband Mark of Lisbon, NH, Pauline Macou of Lisbon, and Marjorie Blodgett and husband Bill of Landaff; a brother, Richard Mitch McPherson and wife Roberta of Lisbon; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Irving Marsh of Woodsville, NH; a special friend, Diana Caswell of Lisbon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, March 21, at 1 PM, at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home, c/o Alzheimer s Unit, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH, 03774.
Barnet, VT - Gosta Mattsson
....show , 92, died on Friday, March 6, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. Gosta was born in Marstrand, Sweden on May 30, 1922, to Hilmer and Mitlda Mattsson. He came to United States in 1938 and he celebrated his 16th birthday in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Gosta married Sonja Ann Gribb on January 1, 1943. He started the Vermont Mold and Tool Company in West Barnet, VT in 1963 and ran it until 2004. Gosta was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Sonja Ann Mattsson on November 27, 2006 and by his daughter, Sonja J. Welsh on October 30, 1996. At Gosta s request there will be no public services.
Ludlow, VT - Virginia Main Jennings
....show , 87, formerly of Old County Road in Groton, VT, died at the Gill Odd Fellow Home, Ludlow, VT on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Virginia was born on March 13, 1927, in Minneloa, Long Island, NY, a daughter of Joseph Hiram and Gladys Cordelia (Lenning) Main. On October 24, 1970, she married Robert Jennings. Virginia worked for many years as a social worker in Connecticut. Together, they moved to Groton in 1983. Virginia was a member of the Groton United Methodist Church. For many years she was a Groton Library trustee as-well-as working at the library. She enjoyed pottery and observing nature, particularly watching deer, bears, and birds. She participated in the Northeast Kingdom Coalition for Justice and Peace. She was predeceased by husband of 44 years, Robert W. Jennings on July 24, 2014 and two sisters, Marcia Thayer and Elizabeth Lee. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Bethia Bosco and husband John of Coventry, CT and Emily Manchester of Charlestown, NH; two sons, Dana Manchester and wife Maria of Palm City, FL, and Carson Manchester, Jr. and wife Marion of Vero Beach, FL; a step daughter, Beverly Kosak of Lakeville, CT; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; a cousin Alan Lenning and wife April; along with many dear friends in the Groton area. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2 PM in the Groton, VT United Methodist Church with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial will be private, at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to PATCH (an organization that provides shelters for neglected youth and animals) or to the Groton Free Public Library, c/o Ann Hatch, 1304 Scott Highway, Groton, VT 05046.
Wells River, VT - Holly Marie Brown
....show , 61, of Wallace Hill Road, died following a period of failing health on Monday, March 9, 2015. Holly was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on February 17, 1954, to Hollis Ellsworth and Faye Marie (Haskell) Jordan. Holly was a graduate of Blue Mt. Union School and from the Berlin, NH Technical School as a Registered Nurse. On June 16, 1995, she married James R. Brown. During her working career, Holly worked as an RN in both NH and VT, including time at Brookside Nursing Home in Bradford, VT where she was a RN and later she served as the Director of Nursing. She last worked at Kendall in Hanover, NH where she was the MSD Coordinator. Holly attended the New Brunswick Bible Institute and the First Baptist Church of Groton, VT. She loved serving the Lord, attending church, and listening to Christian music. She played the piano and liked piano music. In her spare time, she enjoyed horses, sewing, reading, home decorating, gardening and doing yard work. She also enjoyed traveling both at home and abroad. Holly cherished the time spent with her children and family. She was predeceased by her parents, Hollis and Faye Jordan. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, James R. Brown of Wells River; two sons, Jordan Schettini and fianc ` Loretta Durkee and her son Josh Durkee of Bradford, and Landon Schettini of Chester, PA; two daughters, Alicia Hood and husband Mark of Groton, VT and Amanda Brown and Thomas Cady and their son Jace Cady of Warren, NH; two brothers, Rodney W. Jordan and wife, Nettie of Franklin, TN and Kim H. Jordan of Union City, NJ; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be in the Groton Village Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, New England, 462 Boston Street, Suite 1-1, Topsfield, MA 01983.
McIndoe Falls, VT - Carolyn Ruth Nichols
....show , 103, died on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. Carolyn was born in McIndoe Falls, VT, September 20, 1911, a daughter of Darwin M. and Joanna (Duncan) Nichols. Carolyn graduated from the University of Vermont and Boston University. She served with U.S. Navy Waves during Word War II. Carolyn was a school teacher for seven years in East Barnet, VT and then went to Waltham, MA to teach the sixth grade. Carolyn was a member of the McIndoes Community Church and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Carolyn was well traveled. She spent her winters in Sebring and Holiday, FL, and summer seasons on the Cape. She spent much of her time traveling with her dear friends Mildred and Stan Andrews. She will be fondly remembered for her upbeat agreeable disposition. She was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Somerville, Elizabeth White, and Lois Nichols; and a brother, Darwin Nichols, Jr. Carolyn is survived by her niece, Carol Morrison of McIndoe Falls and Lady Lake, FL; and by her two nephews, Robert White and wife Elaine of New York, New York and Thomas White and wife Carol T. of Los Angeles, CA. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the McIndoes Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Woodsville, NH - Virginia Beaton Kidder
....show , 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at her home, following a period of failing health. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, May 17, 1929, a daughter of Angus J. and Marcia (Austin) Beaton. Virginia attended Woodsville schools and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1947, as Valedictorian. She had also been the captain of the Woodsville High School basketball team. During her senior year of high school she worked at the First National Warehouse. As she continued to work, she was employed as the switchboard operator for New England Telephone when it was based in Woodsville. On November 12, 1948, she married Donald E. Kidder. Virginia had also worked at the Wells River paper mill. In 1965, she began work in the Grafton County Probate Office, and became the Deputy Registrar in 1971, a position she held until 1982. In 1982, she became the Registrar of the probate court, a position she kept until her retirement in 1993. Following her retirement, Virginia and Don wintered for six seasons in Brooksville, FL. Virginia was a member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church and its Women s Club, and was a former 4-H leader. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post # 5245 in North Haverhill. One of Virginia s true enjoyments was her lifelong love of horses, a passion she learned at an early age from her father Angus. She showed horses throughout the area, particularly at Camp Farwell for George Colbertson. She assisted her father with auctions for the Angus J. Beaton Commission Sales. She helped with transporting cattle from Canada and hay from New York. On their family farm, Virginia assisted Don by tending the hay fields with a team of horses or a tractor and any other chores required of a farmer s wife. Family and holiday gatherings were an important part of Virginia s life. Virginia and Don have provided a family gathering place for a Fourth of July celebration at the farm for more than thirty years. Virginia s greatest joy in life was being Meme to her three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Erlene Scheller; three brothers-in-law, Neil Estes, George Bud Scheller, and Winthrop Klark; and three nephews, John Klark, Rodney Mann, and Alfred Butch Trombley, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Donald E. Kidder of Woodsville; their three children Franklin S., Paul L., and Toni L. K. Mayo and husband Thomas W., all of Woodsville; three grandchildren Benjamin P. Kidder, Rachel P. Kidder, and Cooper A.E. Mayo; two sisters, Thelma Klark of North Haverhill, NH and Jacqueline Jackie Estes of Lisbon, NH; along with four nieces, and three nephews. A special debt of gratitude is extended to Arlene Gonthier for her kindness and the care she provided to Virginia over the past three years. Calling hours will be on Sunday, March 15, from 2-4 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville. A memorial service will be on Monday, March 16 at 11 AM at the Woodsville United Methodist Church, Maple Street, Woodsville, with Pastor Clint Brake, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Paula House, PO Box 282, Woodsville, NH 03785.
Ryegate Corner, VT - The Rev. Dr. Dwight A. White
....show , 89, of South Bayley Hazen Road, Ryegate, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at home in Ryegate Corner. He passed quickly and without suffering into the arms of his Lord and Savior on the family homestead after a rich and rewarding life. Dwight was born in Cottage Hospital Woodsville on February 7, 1926, son of the late William Dustin and Ethel (Taplin) White. He was the fifth born of six children who survived childhood, growing up on the family homestead in Ryegate Corner. Two of his brothers farmed locally in Ryegate, his oldest brother and two sisters went on to become educators in Vermont. Dwight attended elementary school at the local schoolhouse and then Woodsville High School where he graduated in the class of 1944. He then served in the U.S. Army with basic training at Camp Blanding, FL before deployment to Saipan and Japan where he served until 1946. After discharge he enrolled at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, the closest to Vermont of the few colleges affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church, where he graduated cum laude after three years with a major in history. He then pursued a Master of Theology degree at Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary, graduating and then being ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1953. Later in life he earned a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, NJ and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Westminster College. While studying in Pennsylvania, he met Jean Dolores Shaffer, marrying her in May 1953 in her hometown of New Wilmington, PA. The two moved to San Francisco, CA where Dwight served as pastor of the Ingleside Presbyterian Church for five years. Their two children, William and Rebecca were born in San Francisco during this pastorate. Further ministries followed in Fresno, CA, and at Presbyterian churches in Liberty Corner and Newark NJ with one year spent in Indiana on special assignment for the church. During his active ministry Dwight served on numerous national church commissions and delegations, with his church work becoming even more extensive after retirement in 1991 to the family homestead in Ryegate. His service to the church included active service on the National General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church and an assignment on the Worldwide Ministry Council that included visits to mission projects and councils in Armenia and Zimbabwe. The presence of a large Armenian community in Fresno along with work for the Ministry Council led to a role on the board of the Jinishian Memorial Committee. Dwight also served local congregations as interim pastor and/or guest preacher in Barnet, Ryegate, Topsham as well as at numerous other churches in Vermont and New Hampshire. He has served many years as President of the Reformed Presbyterian Society of the Walter Harvey Meeting House in Mosquitoville (Ryegate), as chaplain of the St Andrews Society of Vermont and of VFW Post 5245 in North Haverhill. Most recently he has been serving as Moderator of the Session of the Topsham United Presbyterian Church at that church moderating the annual congregational meeting in February. As important as the church was in the life of Dwight, he also served in many community roles during his ministries and in retirement including as President of the Somerset County (NJ) Mental Health Association, as President of the Woodsville/Wells River Rotary Club, for many years as the Ryegate Santa delivering Christmas parcels to families in need, as a member of the board of Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, as Justice of the Peace and as a member of the Ryegate Board of Civil Authority. He chaired the committee that in the 1990s assigned official names for the first time to all of the roads in Ryegate as part of the establishment of the 911 emergency response system. A special focus in retirement was the continuation of a long-standing White family interest in the history of the Scottish-founded town of Ryegate. His efforts here included serving since his return to Vermont as secretary/treasurer of the Ryegate Historical Society including a role in the restoration of the Whitelaw Hall, the former Presbyterian Church and now home of the Historical Society. Dwight wrote the preface to the 2002 reprinting of the History of Ryegate VT 1774-1912 and wrote himself an update to this work which was published by the Town of Ryegate in 2006: The Down of the Thistle, 20th Century Ryegate, VT. Indeed, in his various pastorates away from Vermont, Dwight often referred to his home town of Ryegate as an inspiration, drawing faith from his upbringing there and illustrating sermons with examples taken from his home, upbringing and surroundings. Survivors include his wife of nearly 62 years, Jean Shaffer White of Ryegate, son William (Bill) of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, daughter Rebecca (Becky) of Seeley Lake, MT and grandchildren Ezra Dustin White, Phoebe Lenore White and Deirdre Esther White, all of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium. His siblings have all pre-deceased him but other surviving family members include brother- and sister-in-law Alvin and Beverly Shaffer of Shelton, CT and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Washington states. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 19, from 6 until 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Services will be held at the Ryegate Presbyterian Church in Ryegate Corner on Friday, March 20 at 1 PM, officiated by Carol Ann Barker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ryegate Presbyterian Church, c/o Jeff Fraser, Treasurer, 3213 Ryegate Road, East Ryegate, VT 05042, to the Ryegate Historical Society, c/o Florence Ford, 3158 North Bayley Hazen Road, East Ryegate, VT 05042 or to the Dr. Harry Rowe Medical Arts Building Fund, c/o Cottage Hospital Community Relations Department, 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH 03785.
WELLS RIVER, VT - Dorothy G. Stevens
....show , 98, of Wells River, VT, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at her home on Bible Hill Road. She was born Dorothy Elizabeth Gibson, September 25, 1916, to Albert W. and Florence Warden Gibson at their home on Leighton Hill in Newbury, VT. She graduated as valedictorian from Wells River High School in 1934. In 1938 she graduated from UVM with a degree in Secondary Education, and taught English at Lamoille Central Academy in Hyde Park, VT. On August 25, 1940, she married David C. Stevens, and they had 3 children, Albert, Philip, and Susan. They lived in South Burlington, VT until 1953 when they moved back to her childhood home to care for family members. Dorothy devoted her life to her family and to community service. In the area of education, she was a member of the Wells River School Board and bookkeeper for the district for 15 years. She served on the planning committee for the union school, was the first Chairman of the Blue Mountain School Board, and sat on the Executive Board of the State School Directors Association. Dorothy became a member of the Wells River Congregational Church in 1928, and held many offices including moderator, deacon, trustee, president and secretary of the Women s Fellowship. She was trustee and treasurer of the Atkinson Retirement Home and board member of the Atkinson Retreat Center. She was also a trustee and secretary-treasurer of the Wells River Cemetery Association. Dorothy served as board member and secretary of the Wells River division of the Oxbow Senior Independence Program during the construction of an 18 unit senior housing project in Wells River, and was a member of the Wells River Action Program (W.R.A.P.). Dorothy was very active in conservation activities of the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts. She was a member of the VACD Education and Information Committee, Auxiliary president for several terms, and chair of the Soil Stewardship Committee. Dorothy served as Auxiliary President of the Northeast Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts and received the Northeast Region Distinguished Service Award. During her later years she became a contributing author for the local Bridge Weekly Sho-Case newspaper, and readers have looked forward to her stories of past times. In 2012 she published a book of some of her stories named The Cow Pasture Golf Course . She learned to use the computer to aid in getting the stories and book published. Out of all her accomplishments Dorothy was most proud of her family. She never tired of hearing of their achievements, especially in education. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her husband David, and brothers Winston and Warden Gibson, and by her son Albert. She leaves her son Philip and his wife Sonja Stevens, daughter Susan Lemmon, daughter-in-law Barbara Stevens, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and her great-great grandson. She also leaves her special Home Share Now companion, Janis Moore, and canine friend Mavis. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 17, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH from 5 to 7 PM. A service will be held at the Wells River Congregational Church, UCC, 76 Main Street, Wells River, VT, Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 AM. A committal service will be held at the family plot in the Wells River Cemetery on June 5 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wells River Congregational Church, UCC, or to the Baldwin Memorial Library, 33 Main St. N, Wells River, VT, 05081.
West Barnet, VT - Helen Irene Kinerson
....show , 89, of Kinerson Lane, died at her home following a period of declining health. Irene was born in Waltham, MA on February 24, 1926 to Richard G. Pike and Helen Hart Pierce Pike. She was a graduate of Danville High School, Danville, VT. She married P. Clifton Kinerson on September 11, 1945. They were married for 59 years and he predeceased her on March 16, 2005. Irene was a proud wife of a dairy farmer and was involved in all aspect of running the farm. She was a wonderful cook, making the best doughnuts ever. She loved gardening, picking blueberries on Mack Mountain as well as wild raspberries, and she took pride in her flower beds. She spent many evenings crocheting with her children and grandchildren being the recipients of her finished work. Irene was a 4-H leader of the Lake Harvey Makesures for over ten years. I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community and my country. She lead the 4-H girls in making community dinners, fund raisers as well as selling baked goods at town meeting each year. She loved attending Eastern States with her girls. She was a member of the Lakeview Grange. She helped introduce the milk program in the Barnet School system in the 1960 s. One of her favorite memories was taking the kids to the Pictures in the Pasture in Woodsville, NH. A picnic basket filled with supper and a batch of homemade popcorn made for a special evening of watching the pictures in the pasture. Along with being predeceased by her husband, P. Clifton Kinerson, a great grandson, Jacob Daigneault, her parents, Richard G. and Helen Pike, and her brothers, Harry and Robert Pike. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to the following family members who survive her: her children, Philip R. Kinerson and wife Karen, Richard C. Kinerson and wife Lois, Judith L. Daigneault and husband Paul, Ronald A. Kinerson and wife Rosemary, and J. Diane Walsh and friend Dan Chamberlin; and eleven grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Galloway; a sister-in-law, Lucy Peterson; a brother-in-law, David Kinerson and wife Sheila; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 11 AM in the Peacham Cemetery, Peacham, VT with Rev. Dr. Howard Gaston officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, 1080 Hospital Drive, PO Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
North Woodstock, NH - Ronald Ray Kristensen
....show , 53, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at his residence with his loved one by his side. Ron was born on May 2, 1961, in Livingston, MT, the son of Karl Bill and Colleen (Leistiko) Kristensen. Following his high school graduation in 1979, he joined the US Army in 1980. During his twelve years with the Army he specialized in all forms of nuclear weapons and chemical defense. He was deployed during Desert Storm earning commendations including the Bronze Service Star for extreme bravery under fire. Ron returned to civilian life in 1992, working various jobs in Montana before relocating to New Hampshire in 2012 where he began work as a delivery truck driver for Budget Lumber in North Haverhill. Ron is survived by his loved one and caretaker Terry Knights of North Woodstock, his father Bill Kristensen of Havre, MT; twin sister Ronda Larson and husband Neil of Havre, MT; numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles, including a very special aunt, Muriel Kay Ludlow of Augusta, GA; his dear companion, Candy, a chocolate Labrador; and an extended New Hampshire family. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, March 21st, at 11 AM in the North Haverhill United Methodist Church. Pastor Clint Brake will officiate. Burial will be in Montana at a later time. In lieu of lfowers memorial contributions can be made to either your local humane society and/or Rescue shelter, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Barnet, VT - Charlotte B. Dunbar
....show , 82, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at Our House Too Residential Care Home in Rutland, VT following a period of failing health. She was born in Williston, VT, April 16, 1932, a daughter of Charles E. and Irene E. (Austin) Miles. She went to school in Barnet and attended St. Johnsbury Academy. Charlotte worked at Kimball and Miles Store and for the Barnet School lunch program. Later, she worked for 27 years and served as the Postmaster in Barnet, retiring in 1992. Charlotte married Dale W. Dunbar on March 15, 1949, and together they raised their family in Barnet. She was a member of the Lakeview Grange of West Barnet, and enjoyed handwork such as knitting, crocheting and braiding rugs, along with flower gardening. Music and dancing with Dale in their youth was always a special time for Charlotte, along with spending time with the children, grandchildren, and her pets. She was also a former member of the Barnet Congregational Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Dale Dunbar; a son, Charles Dale Dunbar; a son in law, John H. Adams, Jr.; and two sisters, Wilma Kimball and Lorraine Rutledge. Survivors include two daughters, Donna L. Adams of Barnet and Debra L. Lacroix of Ludlow, VT; four grandchildren, John H. Adams III, Lisa Clifford, James D. Adams, and Michelle Richling; five great grandchildren, Jack, Emma, Ava, Luca, and Anna; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 23, at 3 PM in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Barnet, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one s choice.
Monroe, NH - Leslie James Ward
....show , 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, NH. Les was born on July 30, 1918, in Monroe, the son of Robert and Hazel (Smith) Ward. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1939 with a degree in Animal and Poultry Husbandry. Les enlisted and became a pilot with the US Navy. He flew 75 to 100 missions in the Pacific during World War II while serving on the USS Saratoga, Intrepid, Enterprise, and Bunker Hill. Les was discharged from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant in 1945, but re-enlisted for a brief period in 1947 as a Lt. Commander. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and six Air Medals. Les married Doris Hall on June 3, 1945. He returned to his roots in Monroe and started Ward Poultry. Over the following 25 years he built the farm into a successful egg producer with its own processing plant. Les retired in 1972 and his son, Terry Ward, and his son-in-law, Gerry Laflamme, took over the business. He also drove part time for North Country Egg Farm in the early 1970 s. Les was a member of the North Monroe Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 200 in Concord, NH. Les and Doris spent many winters in Eustis, FL. Family was a very important part of his life and he will be fondly remembered as being a very humble man. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Doris (Hall) Ward on August 31, 1989. Survivors include a son, Terry Ward and wife Eileen of Monroe; a daughter, Carol Laflamme and husband Gerry of Monroe; two grandsons, Nathan Laflamme and wife Kelly and Jesse Laflamme and wife Sandra both of Monroe; four great grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, Piper, and Brock; a brother Norman Ward and wife Eve, also of Monroe; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service is being planned for a later time in the North Monroe Cemetery. A notice will be published at that time announcing the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Monroe Community Church in North Monroe, PO Box 179, Monroe, NH 03771.
Benton, NH - Irene R. Matz
....show , 90, of Coventry Road, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. She was born in Homer City, PA, October 4, 1924, a daughter of Samuel and Anna (Arone) Bruno. For several years she was a switchboard operator for the Chesapeake & Potomac in Washington, DC. She married Edward F. Matz on January 22, 1949. Along with her husband, Mrs. Matz had lived in Benton for many years and was a communicant of St. Joseph s Catholic Church, Woodsville, NH. Survivors include her husband of husband of 66 years Edward F. Matz of Benton; three sons, Scott F. of Benton, Joseph D. and wife Shelley of Barre, VT, and Edward J. and wife Jennifer of Longmeadow, MA; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Anthony, Ethan, McKenzie, Ally, and Natalie; two great grandchildren, Sebastian and Christian; a sister, Frances Peggy Partain of South Carolina; a niece, Glenna and two nephews, Charles and Samuel. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 31 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, with Father Alan Tremblay, officiating. Burial will be later in the spring in St. Joseph s Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH.
Monroe, NH - Shirley Mae Wagner
....show , 82, died on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. Shirley was born in Newton, NJ, on February 3, 1933, the daughter of Arthur B. and Maude H. (Teel) Harris. She graduated from Newton High School in Newton, NJ with the class of 1951. She married Robert L. Wagner on November 24, 1951. In May of 1988 Shirley and her family moved to Monroe from Highbridge, NJ. Shirley was a member of the Monroe Community Church of Monroe and the Methodist Women s. She was also a member of the Chat n Chew of McIndoe Falls, VT. Shirley worked at the former Kelly s Market in Woodsville for a time. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Wagner; a grandson, Jordan Wagner; and a sister, Roberta J. Harris. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Wagner of North Haverhill, NH; a son, Glenn Wagner and wife Sandra of Monroe; a daughter, Roberta Higgins and husband Daniel of Lisbon, NH; eight grandchildren, Robert A. Weddermann and wife Dora, Kara Heath and husband Ryan, Tyler Emerson and girlfriend Mele Bouchard, Ashton Wagner, Larkyn Wagner, Baylee Wagner, Kennedy Wagner, and Dayton Wagner; 4 great grandchildren, Stefan and Sean Weddermann and Madison and Owen Heath; a brother, Jack Harris and wife Angie of Andover, N.J..; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and sisters-in-law. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 9, at 10 AM at the North Monroe Cemetery with Rev. Earl Brock from the Monroe Community Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one s choice.
Woodsville, NH - Andre Joseph Leger
....show , 58, of Montebello Street, died on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Andre was born on April 28, 1956, in Cocagne, New Brunswick, to George and Ella (Despres`) Leger. He has been a permanent resident of the United States since he came here at the age of six. In 1996, he moved to Woodsville from Massachusetts. Andre was employed as a machine operator at Hitchner Manufacturing in Littleton, NH. He enjoyed Country-Western music and watching Western movies. He is survived by his wife, to whom he was married on April 28, 2006, Sherry (Bushey) Leger, of Woodsville; four sons, Joey, Brian, Scott, and Jimmy; four grandchildren; three brothers, two sisters, and nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Ardis Joslyn of Woodsville; father-in-law, Paul Flynn of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Misty DelCid and husband Joe of Woodsville; brother-in-law, Wally Flynn of Massachusetts; his cat, Sylvester and two dogs, SAM and Kawligia. In keeping with Andre’s wishes, there will be no public services. At the convenience of the family, he will be buried in Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack, NH.
Bath, NH - Noreen Ellen Chase
....show , 82, of Goose Lane, died on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH, after a period of failing health, with her family by her side. Noreen was born in Haverhill, NH, July 19, 1932, the daughter of Elmer G. and Lilla (Martin) Stimson. She graduated from Woodsville High School with the class of 1950. Noreen married Robert C. “Bud” Chase on July 24, 1950. Her love of the Lord was known, and Noreen and Bud were founding members of Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville. Noreen was very active in, and faithfully attended the church. She loved tending her flowers, feeding the birds, baking donuts and bread, picking berries, and making jams. Noreen helped her husband run their family farm on Goose Lane, the Chase Hill Dairy Farm in Bath. They received the Green Pastures Award in 1984, being recognized as the top dairy farm in New Hampshire. Noreen loved working on and around the farm, especially taking care of the calves. She had also worked at Cottage Hospital for 11 years and Glencliff Home for the Elderly for 22 years, as a nurse’s aide. During their retirement years, Noreen and Bud enjoyed taking bus trips and seeing different areas of the country. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert C. “Bud” Chase on July 7, 2010; a son, Robert D. Chase on December 24, 2006; and four siblings, Ardeth Ball, Eunice Dale, Wilma Fillinger, and Delton Stimson. Survivors include her six children, Pastor Steven Chase and wife Marietjie of Greenfield, MA, Peter Chase and wife Stacia of Newbury, VT, Bonnie Henson and husband Douglas of North Haverhill, NH, Sally Chase DeWitt of Maitland, FL, Julie Keith and Rob Ellingwood of Littleton, NH, and Donna Chase of Houlton, ME; a daughter in law, Barbara Chase of Colrain, MA; 18 grandchildren, Dylan Chase, Ryan Chase, Christina Chase Kennedy, Stephanie Chase, Tyler Chase, Hannah Chase, Joshua Chase, Sarah Chase, Jonathan Chase, Josiah Chase, Lisa Chase, Nicholas Chase, Jonathan Henson, Justin Henson, Joy Henson, Alison Hersom, Jack B. Williams, and Mollie Saunders; 15 great grandchildren; a sister, Elsine Roderick of Bath; a brother, Preston Stimson of Sterling, VA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Friday, April 17 from 6 to 8 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Saturday, April 18 at 11 AM at the Calvary Baptist Church, 18 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH, with Pastor Alan Morrison from the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Road, Woodsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, C/O Building Fund, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.
Bath, NH - Raymond Leon Martell
....show , 80, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. He was born in Windsor, VT, on November 4, 1934, the eldest of 5 children of Raymond Joseph Leon Martell and Evelyn (Girard) Martell. Ray Martell grew up in Claremont, NH with the exception of two separate periods in Windsor, VT. (1939-1941 and 1943-1944). He attended schools in Windsor and Claremont graduating in Claremont from St. Mary’s Grammar School in 1948 and Stevens High School in 1952. Ray was employed in 1952 by General Electric in Pittsfield, MA, on a four year toolmaker apprentice program which included three years of night school, that was a A.G.E. sponsored tuition refund program. He worked at G.E. in Pittsfield as a toolmaker, manufacturing engineer, tool line engineer and welding engineer. Raymond served two years in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, as a radio repairman in Kaiseslavter, Germany in 1957. While employed by G.E. in 1969, as a sideline job he and a partner started a multi-man machine shop, which he divested of in 1975. Ray married Doris Flanders on April 26, 1975. Together, they purchased land in Bath, NH in 1979 and built a home there. In 1981 he left G.E. after 30 years of service and they moved to Bath that same year. In 1984 he was employed by New England Wire in Lisbon, NH, working in engineering for 16 years, retiring in 2001 to country life. He loved gardening and had a hobby machine shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to old-time engine and farm shows. He did not like to leave the sanctuary of his hill and home in Bath. He was predeceased by a sister, Susan Webster. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Doris Martell; a daughter, Kathy Meyette; two sons, George and Jeff Martell; 4 grandsons; 11 great granddaughters; three sisters, Joann Johnson, Donna Debenedictus, and Doris Dechane; a brother, Richard Martell; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Raymond’s request there will be no public services.
St. Johnsbury, VT - Mary Maxine Pitts
....show , 28, of Houghton Ridge, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Maxine was born on June 12, 1986 in Gulfport, MS, to David Eugene and Kathy Irene (Darling) Pitts, Sr. She graduated from Blue Mt. Union School, Class of 2004. Maxine worked at the Grafton County Nursing Home as a nurses’ aide for eight years and most recently was employed at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center where she worked in the activities department. Maxine truly loved life and caring for her daughter, Lilly, her nephews, family and her dogs. She loved the water, whether she was kayaking, boating, or swimming. She enjoyed camping, traveling, watching a good movie and partying. She is survived by her parents, Dave and Kathy Pitts, Sr. of Groton, VT; her husband, James Cleverly of St. Johnsbury, VT; her daughter, Lillian “Lilly” Poulen of St. Johnsbury; two brothers, Shawn Lee Pitts of Groton and Michael Scott Pitts of Freedom, NH; three step-brothers, Gregg Pitts of Mobile, AL, David Pitts, Jr. of Benton, NH and William Dwayne Pitts of Woodsville, NH; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, and friends. A celebration of Maxine’s life will be on Saturday, April 25 at 5 PM at the Groton Town Hall.
Bath, NH - Normand Roland Hamel
....show , 72, of Tyler Way, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 19, 2015. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Normand was born in Marlborough, MA, on April 3, 1943, to Normand J. and Alice M. (Borowski) Hamel. He was a graduate of Marian High School in Framingham, MA. Normand owned and operated the Phillips 66 service station in Marlborough. On August 10, 1974, he married Jacqueline J. “Jackie” O’Day. Together, they moved to Bath. He worked for Hugh J. Gallen Motors in Littleton and Gilford Marina. Normand was a self-employed logger with his friend Hank Bernat, operating as Bernham Loggers. They built their own logging truck and operated the business for thirteen years. Normand was then employed at Equity Publishing in Orford, NH, and later worked at Upper Valley Press in Bradford, VT. For a time, he operated his own print shop from his home, printing stationery, business cards and envelopes. Normand was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woodsville, NH, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Littleton, NH. He enjoyed his corvettes, scuba diving, boating on his cabin cruiser “The Seven Day Weekend” on Lake Winnipesaukee for years, snowmobiling, and motorcycling with his son, Jason, and friends. Normand attended the Blessing of the Bikes in Columbia, NH. He liked going to the fairs, horse racing, camping and meeting friends at Hampton Beach. Normand enjoyed wildlife in his yard and around the area and spending quality time with his family and friends. Normand is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Hamel of Bath; a son, Jason A. Hamel and companion Amanda Hull of West Swanzey, NH; a granddaughter, Melenie F. Peters, whom he loved dearly; a brother, Richard G. Hamel of Marlborough, MA; a brother-in-law, Joseph P. O’Day and wife Fay of Griffin, GA; a niece; several cousins; and his cat “Onyx.” Calling hours will be on Wednesday, April 22, from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 23, at 10 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, with Father Alan Tremblay officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Bath Village Cemetery, Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 21 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.
Swiftwater, NH - Muriel Marion Reed
....show , 86, of Cemetery Road, died on Monday, April 27, 2015, at her home. Muriel was born in Haverhill, MA, on April 8, 1929, to John Freeman and Marion (Maddox) Hackett. She was a graduate of Haverhill High School in Haverhill, MA and then graduated from the nursing program at Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. She married Roy Ferguson Reed on January 27, 1950. Muriel worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Malden Hospital, at Medford Pediatrics, and in Lawrence Memorial Hospital, all in Massachusetts. Following their retirement in 1987, she and Roy moved from Medford, MA to Swiftwater. They attended many square dances together. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting in acrylics, quilting, flower gardening, and mowing her lawn. She loved being outdoors, whether she was camping, hiking, or skiing. Muriel attended the Bath Congregational Church. At the Horse Meadow Senior Center, she enjoyed sharing breakfasts with friends and painting classes. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Roy F. Reed on November 3, 2012; a son, Royal Ferguson “Chip” Reed on May 22, 2013; and a grandson, Ian Reed on September 3, 2000. Muriel is survived by two children, Lynne Reed of St. Augustine, FL and Robert Reed and wife Debi of Edgewater, FL; six grandchildren, Vincent, Robert, Evan, Erika, Heather, and Lauren; seven great grandchildren, Summer, Susannah, Jocalyn, Robert, Jordan, Ethan, and Ian; a sister, Nancy White of Edgewater, FL; two brothers, Robert Hackett of Haverhill, MA and Raymond Hackett of Plaistow, NH; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Friday, May 1, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with a graveside service immediately following at 1:30 PM at the Swiftwater Cemetery, Bath, NH with Rev. Lyn Winter, officiating.
White River, VT - Leeds Columbia Ackerman
....show , 91, formerly of North Haverhill, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the Brookside Nursing Home in White River. He was born in Fairlee, VT, on January 6, 1924, the son of Louis and Esther (Sanborn) Ackerman. Leeds served with the United States Marine Corps during World War II from February 24, 1943 to January 25, 1946. He participated in action in the Marshall Islands and on Iwo Jima. Following his military service he returned to Orford High School to receive his diploma with the Class of 1946. He married Marion Tyler on July 9, 1949. They lived in Haverhill for many years. Leeds was a grader operator for Perini Construction building Interstate 91 through Vermont. He later worked for Newman Lumber Corp. in Woodsville, retiring in 1986. Leeds was a member of the Haverhill VFW Post # 5245 and Ross-Wood American Legion Post #20 of Woodsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and golfing. During his retirement years he did extensive RV traveling around the United States. He will be remembered for his gentle ways and easy smile. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion Ackerman; a son, Dean L. Ackerman on August 14, 1999; a daughter, Janet E. Ackerman on August 28, 2013; and by several sisters and brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Julie Ackerman Downing and husband John of Enfield, NH; two grandchildren, Josh and Dan Ackerman both of Newbury, VT; two brothers, Lloyd Ackerman of Fairlee, VT and Glen “Babe” Ackerman of Piermont, NH; his companion of 23 years, Bea Robinson of Wilder, VT; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be on Monday, May 4, at 2 PM at the Fairlee Village Cemetery, Route 5, Fairlee, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Benton, NH - Edward Frank Matz
....show , 91, of Coventry Road, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. Edward was born on April 23, 1924 in Havre, MT, to Frank P. and Josephine (Panu) Matz. Edward was a US Navy retiree having served during World War II on the USS Long Island at Guadalcanal, the USS Steamer Bay and on the USS Midway. He served in the Fleet Reserve until April 1972. After retiring from active duty, he worked at the Quonset Point, RI, Navy Rework Facility as a jet engine mechanic. Edward married Irene Bruno on January 22, 1949. The couple moved to Benton in 1978. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woodsville, NH. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Irene Matz on March 25, 2015. He is survived by three sons, Scott F. of Benton, Joseph D. and wife Shelley of Barre, VT, and Edward J. and wife Jennifer of Longmeadow, MA; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Anthony, Ethan, McKenzie, Ally, and Natalie; and two great grandchildren, Sebastian and Christian. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 12 at 1PM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville with Father Alan Tremblay, officiating. Burial for both Edward and Irene will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH.
Groveton, NH - John Bartlett Heywood
....show , 68 of Summer Street, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH. John was born on February 27, 1947, in St. Johnsbury, VT, to Bartlett Stoddard and MaryAnn (Jones) Heywood. John graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School, class of 1965. He served with the U.S. Army from May 17, 1966 to April 26, 1969. John worked as a Class A Millwright at EHV Weidmann in St. Johnsbury, VT for over 20 years. He later worked for Kennametal in Lyndonville, VT, retiring in 2009. John had lived in McIndoe Falls, VT for nearly 30 years before moving to Groveton in 2013. He enjoyed tinkering on old equipment, cars, and engines. John enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He enjoyed attending auctions and building and programming computers. John was a member of the Lancaster Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was predeceased by his father, Bartlett S. Heywood and a brother, Steven Heywood. He is survived by his mother, MaryAnn Heywood of Lyndonville, VT; three children, Justin Heywood and wife Michele of St. Johnsbury, VT, Sean Heywood and wife Robin of Monroe, NH, and Carolyn Brennan and husband Patrick of South Hero, VT; four grandchildren, Dylan and Alexander Heywood and Rowan and Teagan Brennan; two sisters, Karen Locke of Groveton and Colleen Atwood of Orford, NH; two brothers, Gary Heywood of Jericho, VT and Dwight Heywood of Ketchum, ID; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In keeping with John’s wishes there are no public services being planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster Congregation of Jehovah Witness, 709 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or Muscular Dystrophy Association, 360 Route 101 Unit #5, Bedford, NH 03110.
Keith A. Trombley
....show , 25, of Nashua, NH passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Keith was born in Manchester, NH, the son of Lindsay F. (Klark) Trombley and the late Alfred H. Trombley, Jr. of Candia. Keith attended schools in Candia and Manchester, graduating from Central High School. He excelled in academics and sports, and was an active member of the marching band. He graduated from NH Technical Institute with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, as a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. While at NHTI, Keith was presented the Jeremy T. Charron Award for Outstanding Performance as a Criminal Justice Major. One of the highlights of Keith’s time at NHTI was playing on the championship baseball team. He then entered the 155th NH Police Academy, where he graduated with distinction as the recipient of the Arthur D. Kehas Outstanding Achiever Award, which honored the overall best-performing recruit for outstanding academics, physical fitness and firearms training. He continued his education while working and recently received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Granite State College. Keith was a member of the Nashua Police Department, having served for two and a half years. He was also a member of the Nashua Police Honor Guard. He was fond of dogs and volunteered to assist the K9 Unit with training exercises when needed. Keith previously served on the Hollis Police Department. Keith’s energy was boundless. He loved baseball and enjoyed the challenge of participating in various sports and other activities in his off-time including softball, basketball, golf, cycling, skiing, snowmobiling, skydiving, yoga and motorcycle riding. Keith had a quiet faith and was a beloved son of God. He volunteered much of his time to Special Olympics NH, in addition to other organizations. Keith was always willing to give of himself to others in need. He was loved without measure as our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He is survived by his mother, Lindsay F. Trombley, sister, Theresa F. Trombley, and paternal grandmother Shirley G. Trombley, all of Candia, his maternal grandmother, Thelma B. Klark of North Haverhill, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred H. Trombley, Jr. on Oct. 18, 2013. Also predeceasing him were his paternal grandfather Alfred H. Trombley, Sr. and maternal grandfather Winthrop W. Klark. Calling hours will be from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Manchester Christian Church, 1308 Wellington Rd., Manchester, NH on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Keith’s memory to the Keith Trombley Memorial Fund c/o the Nashua Police Relief Association, P.O. Box 3011, Nashua, NH 03061-3011, or Special Olympics NH, 650 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101.
North Haverhill, NH - Jason John Aldrich
....show , 37, of Benton Road, died on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Jason was born in Lebanon, NH on July 27, 1977, to James J. and Pamela J. (Carpenter) Aldrich. He graduated with the Class of 1996, from Easley High School, in South Carolina. He was currently employed at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Woodsville. Jason was a very creative and talented person. He built amazing stairs and did stone masonry along with carpentry. He didn’t tackle anything that he couldn’t complete. Jason was energetic, outgoing, and entertaining. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding ATV’s and his Harley. Jason lived life to the fullest. He was a dedicated father to his daughter, Elaina, a great son, and an amazing brother. He is survived by his daughter, Elaina JoLeigh Aldrich and her mother, Christina Wooster of Easley, SC; his parents, Jim and Pam Aldrich of North Haverhill; his brother, Joshua Aldrich and wife Lorie and their children Nicolas and Kiptyn of North Haverhill; and a sister, Michelle Wilson and husband Douglas of Wiscasset, ME; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, May 12 from 5-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 13 at 2 PM at the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, 2900 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, with Pastor Clint Brake and Pastor Carleton Cleveland, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mr. and Mrs. James Aldrich, 170 Benton Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774, for the benefit of Jason’s daughter, Elaina.
Westfield, MA- William Edward Hoar
....show , 79, died on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home in Westfield.
William was born in Winchendon, MA on November 18, 1935 to Richard and Elloine (Woodward) Hoar. He attended Newbury High School and then joined the US Air Force, serving for four years prior to his honorable discharge in 1958. On November 27, 1959, he married Christine Kaiser in Wells River, VT.
William attended the Vermont Technical College, and SUNY Albany obtaining degrees in electrical engineering and business.
For thirty years, William worked for General Electric in a variety of capacities, including as an electrical engineer and in management.
Along with Christine, he lived for 33 years in Holliston, MA.
In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and outdoor activities. He will be remembered for ending his conversations by saying, “Keep smiling.”
William was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Wheeler.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christine Kaiser of Westfield; a daughter, Carol O’Connor and husband John of Granby, CT; a son, Phil Hoar and wife Julie of Shaftsbury, VT; granddaughters, Shannon O’Connor, Caitlin O’Connor and Kelsey Hoar; a grandson, Devon Hoar; and his brother, Doug Hoar and wife Cheryl of Williston, VT.
There will be no calling hours.
A funeral service will be on Friday, May 15 at 5 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Burial will follow in the Oxbow Cemetery, Newbury, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Ryegate, VT - Laura Marie Hann
....show , 88, of Randall Hill Road, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Laura was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 15, 1926, to William B. and Astrid Esther (Andersen) Kenny. She was raised in Westfield, NJ. After her schooling, she went to work for several years on Wall Street in New York City in the foreign exchange section of the National City Bank. On October 15, 1950 she married Donald A. Hann. Following Don’s retirement, the couple relocated from New Jersey to Vermont.
Laura was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was devoted to her children and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was predeceased by a son, James Donald Hann on February 10, 2005; a sister, Carolyn Kansky; and a brother, Kenneth Kenny.
She is survived by her husband of over 64 years, Donald A. Hann of Ryegate; a daughter, Pamela J. Owston and husband James of Manlius, NY; a son, Thomas A. Hann and wife Linda of Plymouth, MA; a daughter-in-law, Karen Hann of Bath, NH; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren ; two brothers, William B. Kenny of Fort Myers, FL and Robert W. Kenny of Winston Salem, NC; along with several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be private at the Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate, VT.
Groton, VT - Norman Frank “Bud” Whitehill, Sr.
....show 75, of Powder Spring Road, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his home.
Bud was born in Groton, VT on May 8, 1940, to Ernest F. and Florence (Hovey) Whitehill. He worked for 10 years for Granite Importers in Barre, VT. He married Linda Cushing on April 30, 1993.
Bud was in his glory when he was farming and taking care of his animals. He loved tinkering on old antique tractors. He loved his dog companion, Ginger.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara (Hart) Whitehill and their two infant daughters; as well as by two brothers, Bruce and Austin Whitehill.
Bud is survived by his wife of 22 years, Linda Whitehill of Groton; three daughters, Mona Cote of Groton, Eileen “Midge” Reid and husband Robert of Groton, and Brenda Herb and husband Raymond of Holland, VT; a son, Norman Frank “Bud” Whitehill, Jr. and wife Autum of Rochester, NH; two step daughters, Tracy Puffer and husband Matthew of Groton and Julie Chase of Bradford, VT; a step son, Peter Emerson and wife Nicole of Bradford, VT; seven grandchildren, Felicia Cote, Nicole Batchelder, Erin Darling, Lance Morse, Tari Morse, Brandon Whitehill, and Jenna Whitehill; six step grandchildren, Amber Chase, Emily Chase, Ashley Chase, Mark Puffer, Jon Puffer, and Kyle Emerson; several great children; three sisters, Mildred “Millie” Richardson of Cornish, VT, Viola Noyes of Peacham, VT, and Evelyn Shields of Groton; two special sisters-in-law, Doreen Delano of Newbury, VT and Patricia Carl of Prescott, AZ; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Sunday, May 24th at 1 PM at the Groton Town Hall, Groton, VT.
Groton, VT - Evelyn Claire Ricker
....show , 88, of Powder Spring Road, died on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH, following a period of failing health.
Evelyn was born on May 10, 1927, in Cottage Hospital to Elmer Charles and Vera Lillian (Shields) Frost. She was a graduate of Groton High School, Class of 1945. She then attended Vermont Junior College in Montpelier, where she took courses in secretarial work. On October 5, 1946, she married Pearl B. Ricker.
During high school, Evelyn worked as a telephone operator in Groton. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville and of the Gideon’s Auxiliary in Wells River, VT and Derby, VT. She taught Sunday School for many years and led the Children’s Bible Club with Child Evangelism Fellowship. She also volunteered at the former Newbury Bible School. Evelyn was a great homemaker and mother.
She was predeceased by her husband, Pearl B. Ricker on August 7, 1987; a son, Carl Ricker in 1950; two sisters, Frances Tripp and Elaine Fisk and her husband, Kenneth; and a granddaughter, Sarah Gosselin.
She is survived by a daughter, Thelma Frost and husband Hamilton of South Ryegate, VT; a son, David Ricker and wife, Karen of Lancaster, NH; twin sons, Kenneth Ricker and wife, Cathy and Kevin Ricker and wife Marie, both of Groton; a daughter, Diane Gosselin and husband Ed of Glenmont, NY; twins, Stephen Ricker and wife, Rebekah of Morgan, VT and Connie Ricker of Groton; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a brother, Charles Frost and wife Diane of Groton; a brother in law, Warren Tripp of Groton; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, May 28 from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A funeral service will be on Friday, May 29 at 11 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, with Pastor Alan Morrison, officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.
St. Johnsbury, VT - Janet Louise Halley Kunz
....show , a native of West Newbury, Vt., who traveled to Texas and Seattle before settling back in her hometown to raise a family, died at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. The cause of death was cancer. She was 85.
Mrs. Kunz was born on Sept. 30, 1929 in Woodsville, N.H., daughter of Rebecca Eastman Merryman Halley and James Alexander Halley. She was raised in the village of West Newbury, Vt., in a house by a brook then called “Wee Hoosie,” and later moved to a 245-acre farm on a West Newbury hillside overlooking the New Hampshire mountains.
Thinking of her childhood in a memoir, Mrs. Kunz wrote, “(My) Mom had a huge vegetable garden and we raised nearly everything we ate. What with raising beef, pork, chickens and turkeys we had about everything we needed. It seems like we were always either working in the garden, canning food or working in the hay field. That was the part I liked best...”
Mrs. Kunz played basketball in high school, attended Burlington Business College, and in 1951 moved to El Paso, Texas, to live with her brother and enter the work force. Later in the 1950s she worked in New Haven, Conn., for the assistant to the president of Yale University. She subsequently moved to Seattle, Wash., where she married Dave Harley Kunz and had two sons. Her family moved back to West Newbury in 1972. Mrs. Kunz spent the 1970s and early 1980s as a legal secretary before retiring. After her husband Dave passed away in 1997, Mrs. Kunz moved to a home apartment in Wells River, Vt. In her later years she maintained avid friendships with community members, playing Mahjong, quilting, and making crafts.
Mrs. Kunz was predeceased by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Gordon Alexander Halley. Survivors include two sons, Ben Kunz and his wife Betsy Kunz of Cheshire, Conn., Sam Kunz and his wife Cami Carter of Orono, Maine; three grandchildren; nephew David Halley of Los Osos, Calif.; niece Linda Johansen of Corvallis, Oregon; sister-in-law Virginia Kunz of Great Falls, Mont.; and her network of close friends who shared her love of Mahjong and crafts. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Newbury, Vt., and the Grange in Auburn, Wash.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at West Newbury Congregational Church, Tyler Farm Road, West Newbury, Vt. A reception for friends and family will follow at the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, N.H, 03756.
Pike, NH - Barry Jay Young
....show , 60, died unexpectedly at his home on Lime Kiln Road on Friday, May 29, 2015.
Barry was born in Haverhill, NH on July 30, 1954, to Gerald and Catherine Avis (LaVoice) Young.
Barry worked for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation as a grader operator out of the Wentworth Shed # 202. He also was a partner in B&B Trucking and worked at the former Gerrity Lumber in Woodsville.
Barry loved working for the DOT and took great pride in his work. He was a former member of the Haverhill Corner Fire Department and during the early 1980’s, he volunteered to fight forest fires in the western US. An avid outdoorsman, Barry enjoyed hunting and bow hunting. He was most passionate about fishing and loved boating both on the ocean and in fresh water. In his spare time, he enjoyed metal scrapping. As a handyman, he could repair anything. He was always pleased to help his fellow man.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Catherine Young; a sister, Patricia Naylor; and two brothers, Gerald R. and Benny Young.
He is survived by his wife of ten years, Joanne (Prescott) Young, of Pike, to whom he was married on May 28, 2005; a son, Allen Young of Pike; a daughter, Lisa Chase of North Haverhill; Joanne’s children, Jennifer Larson and husband James of Salem, CT, Billy Joe Boutin and companion Tara Frizzell of Pike, NH, and Katie Field and husband Andrew of Fairlee, VT; two grandchildren, Thorin Larson and Autumn Boutin; three sisters, Marguerite “Peggy” Donlon and husband Dave of Pike and Bonnie Hanson and husband “Butch” of Haverhill, NH; two brothers, Carroll E. Young and wife Verna and Brian H. F. Young and wife Cheryl, all of North Haverhill; 3 sisters-in-law, Pam Young of Plymouth, NH, Marlene Young of Willsboro, NY, and Gloria Young of Idaho; two special children in his life, Gabrielle Keysar and Evan Rollins; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dog, Kasha.
Also surviving are members of the Prescott family, mother-in-law, Lorraine Prescott of North Haverhill; sister-in-law, Donna Bixby and husband Tim of Haverhill; and brother-in-law, Bill Prescott of North Haverhill.
Calling hours will be Sunday, June 7 from 4-6 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A memorial service will be on Monday, June 8, at 11 AM in the East Haverhill Church, Lime Kiln Road, East Haverhill, with Rev. Steven Seminerio officiating.
Danville, VT - Stacy Ray Crown
....show , 48, of Brainerd Street, died on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Stacy was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on July 25, 1966, to Howard W. and Mary L. (Cote) Crown.
Stacy owned and operated his own auto body shop in Danville. He had also driven truck for K&M Trucking of Monroe, NH, JFB of McIndoe Falls, VT and Harold Dunbar Trucking of Barnet, VT.
An avid outdoorsman, Stacy enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, camping, motorcycling, and traveling. He was a former member of four-wheeler clubs and of VAST. He loved nature and took great care in feeding and tending the birds. Often, he was accompanied by his faithful companions, Hope and Sunny.
He was predeceased by a brother, Gary W. Crown on November 25, 1989.
He is survived by his parents, Howard and Mary Crown of West Barnet, VT; his companion, Annette Burrington of Danville; her family, Katherine Henderson and husband Damon of Barnet, Jeremy Goss of Barnet, and Karrie Brill and husband Randy of Danville; and their children, Karina, Kyriah, and Kenzleigh Henderson and Kaylea and Landon Brill. He is also survived by two sisters, Sheri L. Lowe and husband Jim of Barnet and Linda G. Roberts and husband Gil of St. Johnsbury; a brother Gregory Crown; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Stacy’s life will be at his home at 421 Brainerd Street, Danville, on Saturday, June 13, at 3 PM followed by a pot luck supper and bonfire. All are invited to attend.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Danville Rescue Squad, 379 Brainerd Street, Danville, VT 05828.
Bath, NH - Phyllis Mae Lang
....show , 86, of Rum Hill Road, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH.
Phyllis was born in Montgomery Center, VT on October 16, 1928, to Floyd and Lena (Houghton) Griggs. She was a graduate of Danville High School, Class of 1946. On April 25, 1947, she married David R. Lang, Jr.
Prior to moving to Bath, Phyllis worked at the Rock of Ages capacitor plant for four years in Barre, VT. Later she worked at the Grafton County Nursing Home for ten years as a social worker.
She was very active in the Pine Grove Grange, the Friends of Bath, and was a 4-H leader with the boys 4-H for 25 years. Following retirement, she enjoyed traveling throughout New England with her husband, Dave, in their camper. She gave many hours to both Cottage Hospital and Woodsville Ambulance service as a volunteer.
She was predeceased by her husband, David R. Lang, Jr. on June 17, 2011; a son, Tracy D. Lang on August 19, 1977; a grandson, Tracy K. Lang on May 6, 2009; a foster daughter, Beatrice Crown in 2007; a sister, Ramona Blouin; and two brothers, Kenneth W. Griggs and Carlton Griggs.
She is survived by three sons, Carlton D. Lang of Woodsville, Bryan K. Lang and wife Cindy of Bath, and Kevin J. Lang and wife, Christina of Bow, NH; five grandchildren, Robin Avery and husband Jeff, Sara J. Lang, James K. Lang and wife Carrie, Michael K. Lang and wife Kristen, and Adam R. Lang; five great grandchildren, Ezra and Luke Avery, Kagan Lang, and twins, Parker and Emma Lang.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Sunday, June 7 at 1 PM in the North Monroe Cemetery, Littleton Road, North Monroe, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Grove Grange, c/o Mrs. Irma Clough, 123 High Street, Bath, NH 03740 or the Friends of Bath, c/o Mrs. Beverly Woods Wilson, PO Box 165, Bath, NH 03740.
North Haverhill, NH - Laurian Dorothy Phetteplace
....show , 88, of Benton Road, died following a period of failing health at the Grafton County Nursing Home on Sunday, May 31, 2015.
Laurian was born in Haverhill, NH on March 31, 1927, to Senai and Eva (Girard) Grenier.
She worked for a number of years at the East Ryegate Paper Mill in East Ryegate, VT.
Laurian was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woodsville, NH.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret D. Roy on April 22, 1989; a son, Frederick Hatch on August 1, 2011; a grandson, Gene Smith, Jr.; two sons-in-law, David Bone, Sr. on August 29, 2010 and Roy Clough on January 31, 2014; five sisters, Ann Lee, Jeanette Ross, Lucille Taylor, Libby Mills, and Rita Hapgood; and four brothers, Maurice, Ralph, Leo and Edmond Grenier.
She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Arthur Phetteplace to whom she was married on May 18, 1985; two daughters, Marjorie Bone of South Ryegate, VT and Rachel Clough of Woodsville; a son, Gilbert Daniels and fiance` Becky Wyman of Woodsville; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; two sisters, Doris Amstein of Winooski, VT and Dora Gordon of North Woodstock, NH; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial mass will be on Friday, June 19th , at 11 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, with Father Alan Tremblay, officiating. Burial will be in the Center Haverhill Cemetery, North Haverhill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Hospital, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.
Monroe, NH - Robert Lowell Wagner
....show , 85, died on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. Robert was born in Waterloo, IA, on December 13, 1929, the son of James P. and Florence (Wendt) Wagner.
Robert served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He served in Germany, Italy, and France as a heavy equipment operator. Robert married Shirley Harris on November 24, 1951. He drove truck for 32 years for Builders Express in Lafayette, NJ. In May of 1988 Robert and his family moved to Monroe from Highbridge, NJ. He worked at Burndy Corp. in Littleton. Robert loved caring for his home, lawn, and garden. He enjoyed fishing, taking great walks in the woods with his dog Sunshine, and was very active with his grandchildren. In his younger, years he enjoyed golfing with his son Glenn in NJ. Robert was a member of the Monroe Community Church of Monroe.
He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Wagner on March 27, 2015; a daughter, Karen Wagner; a grandson, Jordan Wagner; two sisters, Jean Hough and Mercedes Pickett; and a brother, Francis “Bud” Wagner.
Survivors include a son, Glenn Wagner and wife Sandra of Monroe; a daughter, Roberta S. Higgins and husband Daniel of Lisbon, NH; eight grandchildren, Robert A. Weddermann and wife Dora, Kara Heath and husband Ryan, Tyler Emerson and girlfriend Mele Bouchard, Ashton Wagner, Larkyn Wagner, Baylee Wagner, Kennedy Wagner, and Dayton Wagner; four great grandchildren, Stefan and Sean Weddermann and Madison and Owen Heath; four sisters, Audrey Ryan of Walden, NY, Blanche Schick of Wantage, NJ, Joclyn Young of Branchville, NJ, and Gloria Beemer of Beemerville, NJ; a brother, James Wagner of Beemerville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Sunday, June 14, at 12 PM at the North Monroe Cemetery with Pastor Earl Brock from the Monroe Community Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Community Church, c/o Winston Currier, PO Box 125, Monroe, NH
Ryegate, VT - Gary Sherman Bowley
....show , 62, of the South Bayley Hazen Road, died at the home of his sister on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Gary was born in Haverhill, NH on April 30, 1953, to Benjamin Sherman and Virginia M. (Darby) Bowley. He graduated from Oxbow High School.
For over forty years, Gary was employed as the night custodian for the Wells River Savings Bank. For as many years, he also served in the same capacity for Walter E. Jock Oil, Co. in Wells River, VT.
Gary loved to ride the back roads, the so called “roads with no lines.” He enjoyed country music, especially listening to Shania Twain. He had an appreciation for horses and dogs. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly when camping or traveling across the country with his sister, Cheryle and her husband, Joe, or on a cruise in the Caribbean.
He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia Bowley on April 2, 1996 and his father, Sherman Bowley on November 18, 2009.
He is survived by his sister Cheryle Provost and husband Joe of Wells River; two nephews, Jeremy Provost and wife Terri of White River Junction, VT and Corey Provost and fiancé` Sarah Leete of Woodsville, NH; a great niece, Emily Provost; a great nephew, Jordan Provost; an aunt, Judy Morin of Woodsville; and numerous cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Sunday, June 14th at 2 PM in the Wells River Cemetery, Wells River, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice of VT and NH; 66 Benning Street, Suite 6, West Lebanon, NH 03784 or to New Digs for Dogs, 538 French Pond Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
Woodsville, NH – Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Rodimon
....show , 78, of Dartmouth College Highway, died June 13, 2015, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville following a lengthy illness.
She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, April 3, 1937, the daughter of Wilfred R. and Theda L. (Page) Cote. Raised in North Haverhill, Jackie was a graduate of the former Haverhill Academy, Class of 1955. For several years she worked at the P&H Truck Stop as a cashier and before that she was a short order cook at the lunch counter in the former Thomas Pharmacy, both in Wells River. Jackie had been a member and volunteer EMT with the Woodsville Ambulance Service and also volunteered at the Woodsville Public Library.
Survivors include four sons Mike Rodimon and wife Brenda of Hinesburg, VT, Ronald Rodimon of Burlington, VT, Wayne Rodimon of Newport, NH, and Steven Rodimon of Woodsville, five grandchildren Crystal Rodimon, Sarah Navarrette, Nicholas Rodimon, Benjamin Rodimon, and Jesse Rodimon, four great grandchildren, Logan, Aiden, Allison, and Gavyn, along with cousins.
In keeping with Jackie’s wishes, there are no public services being planned.
North Monroe, NH - Loring Whitman Chace
....show , 92, of Buffum Road, died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 13, 2015.
He was born in Swansea, MA on May 8, 1923, to Anthony and Ethel (Cady) Chace.
Following graduation from Swansea High School, he attended the Graham School in Kansas. On July 19, 1952, he married Esther Aballo.
Loring farmed in Swansea with his father and brother, Walter. Along with his father, they sold grain for Eastern States. They began farming with Holsteins and Jerseys at Island Cove Farm in 1957 and sold their herd in 1999. Their herds were among the highest producers in Grafton County through 1989 and received many Hood Quality recognition awards. At one time, he owned a cow that produced 300,000 pounds of milk, one of the first cows reaching that milestone in New Hampshire.
Loring was very active in the farming community as a member of Northern Farms, Eastern Milk Producers, Milk Marketing, Inc., and Dairy Farmers of America. He was recognized as the Dairy Farmer of the Year in 1981 and received an award from the New England Green Pastures Committee the same year. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Grange.
Loring was a member of the Soil Conservation District for many years and served the organization in various capacities. In 1974 he received the Goodyear Conservation Award for outstanding accomplishments in resource conservation in Grafton County.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America as both a scout and a leader. He also belonged to the Monroe Community Church, where he served as a trustee, and was a former selectman for eighteen years and member of the Board of Adjustment in Monroe.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Esther Humphrey and Celia Lamsa and two brothers, Walter and Quentin Chace.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Esther Chace of Monroe; five children, Melody Morrison and husband Les of Peacham, VT, Todd Chace and wife Sheila of Monroe, Allen Chace of Monroe, Clay Chace and wife Wendy of Monroe and Glenn Chace and companion Orlanda of Lakeland, FL; nine grandchildren, Earl Morrison and wife Carolyn, Greg Morrison and friend Robyn, Tammy Tobin, Kelley Chessher, Cameron Chace, Sr., Ryan Chace and companion Jessica Crowe, Raymond Chace and companion Joanna Aldrich, Jillyan Chace, and Bethany Dubey; seven great grandchildren, Luke Morrison, Caleb Morrison, Cameron Chace, Jr., Kirsten Chace, Lexi Cloutier, Hoss Davis, and an expected great grandson, due in September; a brother, Williston Chace of Swansea; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, June16 from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 17, at 1 PM at the Monroe Community Church, Monroe with Pastor Earl Brock, officiating. Burial will follow in the North Monroe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Community Church, c/o Mr. Winston Currier, PO Box 125, Monroe, NH 03771 or to the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, 295 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, NH 03301.
Monroe, NH - Phillip George Hall
....show , 70, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH.
He was born in Littleton, NH, March 28, 1945, the son of Donald T. and Elsie (Burroughs) Hall. Raised on the family farm in North Monroe, he graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy Class of 1963 and entered the United States Air Force in May 1965. He was discharged in April 1969 from McChord AFB in Washington State as a Sergeant.
He went on to work 30 years for the US Postal Service in Lancaster and later Woodsville, from where he retired. Phil, or George as he was commonly known, was a former member of the Monroe Fire Department and volunteered with the Woodsville Ambulance Service, the Monroe Grange # 49, and Monroe Men’s Club, having served as president for thirty years.
He is survived by his wife Linda M. (Lang) Hall, to whom he was married on May 22, 1971, of Monroe; three children, Jennifer M. Hall of Brooklyn, NY, Seth P. Hall of Livermore, CA, and Julie A. Hall of Monroe; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in laws.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Calling hours will be on Friday, June 26th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A private family burial will be observed in the North Monroe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Men’s Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Mr. Maynard Farr, 71 Hammond Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.
Ryegate, VT - Susanna (Hinman) “Sue” Clark
....show , 65, passed away on June 15, 2015, at the Hanover Terrace in Hanover, NH, after a thirteen year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born in Haverhill, NH, June 3, 1950, the daughter of Paul S. and Esther (Johnson) Hinman.
Susanna graduated from Newbury High School and the University of Vermont. She worked for the State of Vermont for the Department of Education as a childhood nutritionist for over twenty years. She visited all the Vermont schools throughout the years, working closely with the cafeteria staff for State and Federal funding. Sue helped implement the school’s breakfast program in the Vermont school system. She married Theodore W. “Ted” Clark on December 9, 1991. Sue enjoyed cooking, sewing, and quilting. Over the years she has handmade many beautiful quilts. She was a member of the Vermont Handcrafters.
Survivors include husband of 23 years, Theodore W. “Ted” Clark of Ryegate, VT; a daughter, Katrina Whalen and husband Frank of Westborough, MA; a son, Benjamin Goodwin and wife Erin of Spencer, MA; a step daughter, Vicky Olsen and husband Michael of North Haverhill, NH; a step son, Jeff Clark of Burlington, VT; three grandchildren, Jadyn, Warren, and Genevieve; two step grandchildren, Ryan and Garrett; a sister, Helen Monroe of Reading, MA; a brother, Sidney Hinman of Salisbury, NC; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a longtime caregiver, Sharon Edson of Walden, VT.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Saturday, June 20, at 11 AM, in the Peacham Village Cemetery, Peacham, VT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.
Woodsville, NH - Arlen Dexter “Skin” Whitcomb
....show , 78, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT.
Arlen was born in Bath, NH on June 2, 1937, to Dexter and Hazel (Tewksbury) Whitcomb. He was a graduate of Woodsville High School and served in the US Air Force. He worked for many years as a self-employed carpenter and painter and had worked for the former Merrimack Feed and Grain Company in Woodsville.
Arlen was a fifty year member of Ross Wood American Legion Post #20 of Woodsville. He enjoyed golfing, walking, fishing, motorcycling, snowmobling, and riding the back roads.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Joyce Corey and Betty Emery.
He is survived by a son, Jason Whitcomb of Woodsville; a sister, Lois Sheltry of New Britain, CT; a brother, Richard Whitcomb of Sebring, FL; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a dear friend, Sandy Baird of North Haverhill, NH.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Sunday, June 28th at 11AM in the Bath Village Cemetery, Bath, NH.
North Haverhill, NH - Katharine “Kay” “Trinka” Frizzell Blaisdell, PhD
....show , 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully with her husband and best friend Ed, by her side at Brookside Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, White River Junction, VT on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
Katharine was born April 4, 1928 in Keene, NH to Theodore and Martha McDanolds Frizzell of Charlestown, NH.
She graduated from Charlestown High School in 1946, University of New Hampshire in 1949 and Cornell University, M.S. 1950, Ph.D 1952 (Veterinary Parasitology and Physiology). While at UNH, she met her husband of 66 years, Edwin “Ed” “Doc” Blaisdell, DVM, son of Ellis and Eva Merrill Blaisdell of Belmont, NH. While both attended Cornell, they married in 1949.
While raising six children, she assisted in Ed’s veterinary practice. Interested in local history and inspired by stories Doc would bring home from his veterinary travels, for many years she wrote the column “Over the River and Through the Years” for the Journal Opinion. These columns then grew into nine books of local and regional history, the “Over the River and Through the Years”series, and a town history, “Haverhill, New Hampshire in the Twentieth Century.”
Ed and Kay traveled extensively; Dominican Republic, Azores, caribou hunting in the Yukon Territory, Germany Africa, Scotland, Hawaii, the Galapagos Islands, and mountain climbing in the rain forests of South America. They drove cross country in their mini van camping in it along the way. They presented many slide shows of their travels, as well as educational historical programs.
She was a Sunday school teacher in Charlestown and North Haverhill. For over fifty years, she served as Choir Director and violinist at North Haverhill United Methodist Church and continued singing with the choir through this spring. She dearly loved the choir, her church family and her church. She served as President of Woodsville Progressive Club and Haverhill Historical Society, Northern NH District Director of Women’s Clubs, Master of Pink Granite Grange and Charlestown Grange, Trustee of North Haverhill Library and member of the North Country Chorus.
She was predeceased by her brother, Dr. James Frizzell, formerly of Sanibel, FL.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin Blaisdell, DVM; six children, Carl Blaisdell and wife Gloria of North Haverhill, Dorothy Custance and husband Dana of Belmont, NH, Brian Blaisdell and wife Pamela of Hillsboro, OR, Roscoe Blaisdell and wife Kathleen of Raymond, NH, Marilyn Blaisdell of North Haverhill, and Kenneth Blaisdell and wife Vickey of North Haverhill; 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Frizzell and wife Apolonia of Charlestown; two sisters, Theodora Frick and husband Tom of Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Bascom and husband Allyn of Port Charlotte, FL; and her brother James’s wife, Janet of Sanibel, FL; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Friday, July 10 from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, July 11, at 11 AM at the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, 2900 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, with Pastor Clint Brake, officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Haverhill Cemetery, Benton Road, North Haverhill. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, PO Box 29, North Haverhill, NH 03774or to the Patten Library, c/o Mrs. Audrey Clough, 2885 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
Condolences may be mailed to her daughter, Marilyn Blaisdell, 2247 County Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774, which will then be shared with the family.
Wilder, VT - Blanche Emily Vielleux
....show , 83, of Walnut Street, died on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
Blanche was born in Wells River, VT on July 25, 1931, to Calvin and Lillian (Meader) Cushing. She married Joseph Alfred Vielleux on July 15, 1950.
She was employed for nine and a half years with the Postal Service in White River Junction. In 1979, she and Joe moved to the Glendale, AZ area to enjoy their retirement.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Vielleux on January 29, 2011; an infant daughter, Terry Ellen; and a great granddaughter, McKenna.
She is survived by three sons, Steven J. Vielleux and wife Tera of Great Falls, MT, Dale P. Vielleux and wife Marilyn and Duane C. Vielleux and wife Katie all of White River Junction; three grandchildren, Bill Vielleux and wife Nichole, Joshua Vielleux, Sarah Vielleux, Bean and husband Kevin; nine great grandchildren; a sister Frances D. Boyce of Haverhill, NH; a brother, Calvin Cushing of Springfield, VT; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Blanche will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday, June 30th at 11 AM, in the Boltonville Cemetery, Wells River, VT.
Monroe, NH – Eleanor L. Grimes
....show , 88, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH, following a period of failing health.
She was born in Lisbon, NH, October 10, 1926, a daughter of Tony and Ethel (Coates) Locke.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Malcolm “Bud” Grimes on October 22, 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Grimes and wife Marlene of East Burke, VT, and Anthony Grimes of West Barnet, VT; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; five sisters Jeanette Meneguzzi, Adele Patch, Marguerite Currier, June Lamonde, and Celia Chouinard; two brothers David and Joseph Locke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held for both Eleanor and Malcolm on Saturday, July 18, at 11 AM in the North Monroe Cemetery, Littleton Road, Monroe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Littleton, NH - Regina Ann Smith
....show , 58, died unexpectedly at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH on Monday, June 22, 2015.
Regina was born in Hanover, NH on February 9, 1957, to Kenneth and Barbara (Roberts) Comstock. She was raised in Corinth, VT. She was a graduate of Oxbow High School, Class of 1975. Regina worked for Hitchner Manufacturing in Littleton as a quality control operator.
Regina loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, playing BINGO, baking, traveling, charity work for the Bethlehem Eagles Club, and attending fairs where she especially enjoyed the ox pulling events.
Regina was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Barbara Comstock.
She is survived by a daughter, Amanda Smith of Littleton; NH, two sons, Stephen Smith II of Corinth, VT and Zach Bagley of Bradford, VT; seven grandchildren, Michael, Lillie, Annabelle, Hope, Breanna, Olivia and Lois; maternal grandmother, Stella Roberts of Whitefield, NH; a sister, Faylene Clark and husband Jake of Corinth, VT; two brothers, Kenneth and Shawn Comstock, both of Corinth, VT; her beloved companion of 26 years, Wayne Corey of Littleton, NH; a special aunt, Robena Roberts of Littleton, NH; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
There will be a graveside service on July 11, 2015 at 1 PM in the East Corinth Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held following the service at the East Corinth Fairgrounds.
McIndoe Falls, VT - Franklyn Alfred Thompson
....show , 78, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home.
He was born in Greensboro, VT, February 17, 1937, the son of Richard and Edna (Buker) Thompson.
Franklyn attended Greensboro High School where he met Gloria Jean Sternberg whom he would marry on December 14, 1957. He first worked at Bailey Feed Store. Frank’s career turned and went into construction. He worked for many years for Caledonia, Earth, and Winterset Construction. He loved doing anything with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whether it was attending sporting events, camping, or just being “pop”. He spent his retirement staying busy mowing lawns and plowing driveways.
He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Edna Thompson; his wife of 55 years, Gloria Jean Thompson on December 13, 2012; 14 sisters and brothers; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Cline; a granddaughter, Carrie Murray; and a grandson, Delvin Murray.
Survivors include her four children, Rick Thompson and wife Laurie of Lititz, PA, Robin Irwin and husband Skip of Groton, VT, Cindy Darling and husband Craig of
Newbury, VT, and Gary Thompson and wife Sue of McIndoe Falls; nine grandchildren, Mike Murray and wife Kristen, Jon Murray and wife Tiffany, Ryan Thompson, Reid Thompson and wife Kelly, Mandy Dailey and husband Tim, Ashley Collins and husband
Mike, Cody Thompson and wife Diane, Katelyn Thompson, and Aimee Thompson; nine great grandchildren, Owen and Addison Murray, Aubriella Holden, Conlin Murray, Colby, Conner and Caleb Dailey, Oliver Collins and Blake Thompson; a twin sister, Vivian Umlah and husband Don; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Didomenico and husband Tony of Connecticut and Janice Bissell of St. Johnsbury; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Monday, July 6th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.
A memorial service will be on Tuesday, July 7th at 1 PM at the First Congregational
Church of McIndoe Falls, UCC, on Route 5 in McIndoe Falls.
A private burial will be observed by the family in the McIndoe Falls Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mt. Union Athletic Department, attn. Todd Powers, 2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT 05081.
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